Public relations specialists are most often employed by the Advertising, public relations & related services industry. The average yearly wage for Public relations specialists was $83,895 in 2016. The top 3 most similar occupations to Public relations specialists by wage are Miscellaneous mathematical science occupations, including mathematicians & statisticians, Urban & regional planners, and Training & development managers.
Public relations specialists are part of the Arts, design, entertainment, sports, & media occupations, along with Artists & related workers, Commercial and industrial designers, Fashion designers, Floral designers, Graphic designers, and 25 more.
The top 3 locations that employ the most Public relations specialists are District of Columbia (Central) PUMA, DC, District of Columbia (North) PUMA, DC, and Lake View & Lincoln Park PUMA, IL. The top 3 locations with a relatively high concentration of Public relations specialists are District of Columbia (Central) PUMA, DC, District of Columbia (North) PUMA, DC, and District of Columbia (Northeast) PUMA, DC.