Public Relations Specialists wage levels by area

Depending on the area, a Public Relations Specialists job reaches Level III at $89,607 to $99,029 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.

SOC 27-3031 · 2 areas · OFLC wage year 2026-27

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Where each level starts

Annual salary at which each wage level starts for Public Relations Specialists (SOC 27-3031), by area
Level ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$54,559$72,093$89,607$107,141
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
$58,282$78,666$99,029$119,413

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What this occupation covers

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.

OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864

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