Public Relations Specialists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$69,780
↑ 31.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Public Relations Specialists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Public Relations Specialists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 31.2% since 2011 ($53,190 → $69,780)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $69,780
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.7% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -11%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69,780 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | $66,750 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | $67,440 | +7.4% |
| 2021 | $62,800 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | $62,810 | +2.7% |
| 2019 | $61,150 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | $60,000 | +1.2% |
| 2017 | $59,300 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | $58,020 | +2.2% |
| 2015 | $56,770 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | $55,680 | +1.3% |
| 2013 | $54,940 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | $54,170 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | $53,190 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.