Public Relations Specialists Salary in Maryland
Public Relations Specialists in Maryland earn a median of $79,560 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,560
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($74,750)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,190
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,060; the top 10% earn over $147,220. Nationally the range is $44,110 to $135,150.
States ranked near Maryland
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- Public Relations Managers$149,380 median in Maryland
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- Fundraisers$79,780 median in Maryland
- Talent Directors$79,350 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Advertising Sales Agents$59,830 median in Maryland
- Marketing Managers$154,160 median in Maryland
Public Relations Specialists pay in Maryland
How much do public relations specialists make in Maryland?
The median is $79,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,060 and the top 10% earn over $147,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for public relations specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $74,750). Living costs are not included.