Public Relations Specialists Salary in District of Columbia
Public Relations Specialists in District of Columbia earn a median of $102,740 a year, +37% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $102,740
- vs. U.S. median
- +37% ($74,750)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,720
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,260; the top 10% earn over $202,170. Nationally the range is $44,110 to $135,150.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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- Talent Directors$104,270 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Advertising Sales Agents$75,030 median in District of Columbia
- Marketing Managers$177,170 median in District of Columbia
Public Relations Specialists pay in District of Columbia
How much do public relations specialists make in District of Columbia?
The median is $102,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,260 and the top 10% earn over $202,170. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for public relations specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+37% vs. the national median of $74,750). Living costs are not included.