Public Relations Specialists Salary in Massachusetts
Public Relations Specialists in Massachusetts earn a median of $79,660 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,660
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($74,750)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,760
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,710; the top 10% earn over $139,240. Nationally the range is $44,110 to $135,150.
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- Talent Directors$80,970 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Advertising Sales Agents$80,500 median in Massachusetts
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Public Relations Specialists pay in Massachusetts
How much do public relations specialists make in Massachusetts?
The median is $79,660 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,710 and the top 10% earn over $139,240. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for public relations specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 51 (+7% vs. the national median of $74,750). Living costs are not included.