Public Relations Specialist Salary in Washington
Based on 6K+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$87,470
$42.053/hr
vs National Average
$69,459
+25.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$61K – $136K
6K employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Public Relations Specialist in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,760 |
| 25th percentile | $71,140 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $87,470 |
| 75th percentile | $111,890 |
| 90th percentile | $136,020 |
Historical Salary Trend — Public Relations Specialist in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,450 |
| 2023 | $82,650 |
| 2024 | $85,500 |
| 2025 | $87,470 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,450 | $63,165 |
| 2023 | $82,650 | $64,213 |
| 2024 | $85,500 | $66,413 |
| 2025 | $87,470 | $69,459 |