How much does a public relations specialist make in Washington?
$87,470a year
Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in Washington. That is $42.05 an hour or $7,289 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.05
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,760Median: $87,470Highest 10%: $136,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,760 | $29.21 | |
| 25th | $71,140 | $34.20 | |
| Median | $87,470 | $42.05 | |
| 75th | $111,900 | $53.79 | |
| 90th | $136,000 | $65.39 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kennewick, WA | $103,000 |
| Seattle, WA | $96,000 |
| Olympia, WA | $84,470 |
| Bremerton, WA | $83,390 |
| Portland, OR | $78,380 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $78,110 |
| Bellingham, WA | $77,320 |
| Yakima, WA | $77,150 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $76,600 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $76,360 |
| Spokane, WA | $74,610 |
| Lewiston, ID | $55,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public relations specialists.
| 1. District of Columbia | $102,700 |
| 2. Washington | $87,470 |
| 3. California | $85,030 |
| 4. Connecticut | $84,990 |
| 5. New York | $81,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations specialist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $42.05 ($87,470 a year).
Do public relations specialists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $87,470 against $74,750 nationally, 17% more.
Where does Washington rank for public relations specialist pay?
Washington ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays public relations specialists the most?
Kennewick-Richland, WA, with a median of $103,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.