Public Relations Specialist Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 18K+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$97,800
$47.019/hr
vs National Average
$66,413
+47.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$61K – $186K
18K employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — Public Relations Specialist in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,990 |
| 25th percentile | $73,630 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $97,800 |
| 75th percentile | $133,830 |
| 90th percentile | $186,360 |
Historical Salary Trend — Public Relations Specialist in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $101,930 |
| 2023 | $96,510 |
| 2024 | $97,800 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $101,930 | $63,165 |
| 2023 | $96,510 | $64,213 |
| 2024 | $97,800 | $66,413 |