Public Relations Specialists Salary in New York
Public Relations Specialists in New York earn a median of $81,250 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,250
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($74,750)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 28,250
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,730; the top 10% earn over $157,610. Nationally the range is $44,110 to $135,150.
States ranked near New York
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Public Relations Specialists pay in New York
How much do public relations specialists make in New York?
The median is $81,250 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,730 and the top 10% earn over $157,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for public relations specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $74,750). Living costs are not included.