Public Relations Specialists Salary in Washington
Public Relations Specialists in Washington earn a median of $87,470 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $87,470
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($74,750)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,430
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,760; the top 10% earn over $136,020. Nationally the range is $44,110 to $135,150.
States ranked near Washington
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Public Relations Specialists pay in Washington
How much do public relations specialists make in Washington?
The median is $87,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,760 and the top 10% earn over $136,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for public relations specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+17% vs. the national median of $74,750). Living costs are not included.