Public Relations Specialist Salary in Washington
Based on 7K+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$85,500
$41.106/hr
vs National Average
$66,413
+28.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$58K – $138K
7K employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Public Relations Specialist in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,360 |
| 25th percentile | $67,480 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $85,500 |
| 75th percentile | $111,100 |
| 90th percentile | $137,530 |
Historical Salary Trend — Public Relations Specialist in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,450 |
| 2023 | $82,650 |
| 2024 | $85,500 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,450 | $63,165 |
| 2023 | $82,650 | $64,213 |
| 2024 | $85,500 | $66,413 |