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Public Relations Specialists Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Public Relations Specialists make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$85,030
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.3% vs 2024
$97,140
Mean Salary
$85,030
Median Salary
$40.88
Hourly Rate
32,710 people work as Public Relations Specialists in California
Public Relations Specialists salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Public Relations Specialists in California earn a median salary of $85,030 per year ($7,085/month).
This is 22.4% above the national average of $69,459.
California ranks #3 out of 51 states for Public Relations Specialists pay.
Approximately 32,710 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 4.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Public Relations Specialists
Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.12
Speaking
4.12
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Writing
4.0
Social Perceptiveness
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Communications and Media
4.91
English Language
4.73
Administration and Management
3.95
Customer and Personal Service
3.95
Sales and Marketing
3.91
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(90.9% of workers)
Salary Range: Public Relations Specialists in California
Salaries for Public Relations Specialists in California range from $49,550 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $160,520 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $64,460 and $121,180.
How much do Public Relations Specialists make in California?
The median annual salary for Public Relations Specialists in California is $85,030 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $97,140.
What is the salary range for a Public Relations Specialists in California?
Salaries for Public Relations Specialists in California range from $49,550 at the 10th percentile to $160,520 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $64,460 and $121,180.
What is the starting salary for a Public Relations Specialists in California?
Entry-level Public Relations Specialists positions in California typically start around $49,550 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $64,460 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Public Relations Specialists in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 32,710 people are employed as Public Relations Specialists in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Public Relations Specialists in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Public Relations Specialists in California is approximately $40.88 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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