Public Relations Specialists Salary in Rhode Island
Public Relations Specialists in Rhode Island earn a median of $77,540 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,540
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($74,750)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,140
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,750; the top 10% earn over $129,360. Nationally the range is $44,110 to $135,150.
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Public Relations Specialists pay in Rhode Island
How much do public relations specialists make in Rhode Island?
The median is $77,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,750 and the top 10% earn over $129,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for public relations specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+4% vs. the national median of $74,750). Living costs are not included.