Public Relations Specialist Salary in California
Based on 31K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$81,490
$39.178/hr
vs National Average
$66,413
+22.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$48K – $146K
31K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Public Relations Specialist in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,060 |
| 25th percentile | $62,740 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $81,490 |
| 75th percentile | $108,670 |
| 90th percentile | $146,040 |
Historical Salary Trend — Public Relations Specialist in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,600 |
| 2023 | $76,280 |
| 2024 | $81,490 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,600 | $63,165 |
| 2023 | $76,280 | $64,213 |
| 2024 | $81,490 | $66,413 |