Public Relations Specialists Salary in California
Public Relations Specialists in California earn a median of $85,030 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $85,030
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($74,750)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 32,710
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,550; the top 10% earn over $160,520. Nationally the range is $44,110 to $135,150.
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Public Relations Specialists pay in California
How much do public relations specialists make in California?
The median is $85,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,550 and the top 10% earn over $160,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for public relations specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+14% vs. the national median of $74,750). Living costs are not included.