Public Relations Specialist Salary in New York
Based on 28K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$81,250
$39.063/hr
vs National Average
$69,459
+17.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$52K – $158K
28K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Public Relations Specialist in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,730 |
| 25th percentile | $63,420 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $81,250 |
| 75th percentile | $107,920 |
| 90th percentile | $157,610 |
Historical Salary Trend — Public Relations Specialist in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,770 |
| 2023 | $78,820 |
| 2024 | $78,510 |
| 2025 | $81,250 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,770 | $63,165 |
| 2023 | $78,820 | $64,213 |
| 2024 | $78,510 | $66,413 |
| 2025 | $81,250 | $69,459 |