Best cities for a publicist

The best cities for publicists are Reno, NV, San Antonio, TX, and Seattle, WA, based on factors like average salary and job availability per capita. Jobs and pay for publicists vary across the country, but we've determined the ten best cities for publicists in the U.S.

Whether you're starting your career as a publicist or considering a move, this list of the best cities for publicists to live in will help you decide. These aren't just the best-paying cities for publicists. We also consider how easy it is to find work as a publicist. While the absolute best city for publicists is Reno, NV, there are plenty of other great places to consider.

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10 best cities for publicists in 2026

1. Reno, NV

Total publicist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$51,131
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$30,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$87,000
Location quotient:	0.00

2. San Antonio, TX

Total publicist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$49,716
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$29,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$82,000
Location quotient:	0.00

3. Seattle, WA

Total publicist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$72,412
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$43,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$120,000
Location quotient:	0.00

4. El Paso, TX

Total publicist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$51,944
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$31,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$86,000
Location quotient:	0.00

5. Anchorage, AK

Total publicist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$64,619
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$45,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$91,000
Location quotient:	0.00

6. Austin, TX

Total publicist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$49,436
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$29,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$82,000
Location quotient:	0.00

7. Portland, OR

Total publicist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$63,488
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$38,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$106,000
Location quotient:	0.00

8. Oakland, CA

Total publicist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$61,489
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$35,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$105,000
Location quotient:	0.00

9. San Francisco, CA

Total publicist jobs:	6
Average annual salary:	$61,606
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$36,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$105,000
Location quotient:	9.79

10. Sacramento, CA

Total publicist jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$61,286
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$35,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$104,000
Location quotient:	0.00

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Best cities for publicists

Reno, NV
San Antonio, TX
Seattle, WA
El Paso, TX
Anchorage, AK
Austin, TX
Portland, OR
Oakland, CA
San Francisco, CA
Sacramento, CA

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Detailed list of the best cities for a publicist

Rank	City	Average salary	Lowest 10% Earn	Population	Job count
1	Reno, NV	$51,131	$30,000	245,255	-
2	San Antonio, TX	$49,716	$29,000	1,492,510	-
3	Seattle, WA	$72,412	$43,000	704,352	-
4	El Paso, TX	$51,944	$31,000	683,080	-
5	Anchorage, AK	$64,619	$45,000	298,192	-
6	Austin, TX	$49,436	$29,000	947,890	-
7	Portland, OR	$63,488	$38,000	639,863	-
8	Oakland, CA	$61,489	$35,000	420,005	-
9	San Francisco, CA	$61,606	$36,000	870,887	6
10	Sacramento, CA	$61,286	$35,000	495,234	-
11	Fremont, CA	$61,216	$35,000	233,136	-
12	Lubbock, TX	$49,150	$29,000	252,506	-
13	Laredo, TX	$49,119	$29,000	257,156	-
14	Saint Paul, MN	$51,321	$33,000	302,398	-
15	Houston, TX	$48,679	$29,000	2,303,482	-
16	San Jose, CA	$61,035	$35,000	1,025,350	-
17	Minneapolis, MN	$51,345	$34,000	413,651	-
18	Corpus Christi, TX	$48,641	$29,000	325,733	-
19	Stockton, CA	$61,018	$35,000	307,072	-
20	Philadelphia, PA	$46,558	$26,000	1,567,872	-
21	Fort Worth, TX	$48,009	$29,000	854,113	-
22	Arlington, TX	$47,956	$29,000	392,772	-
23	Jersey City, NJ	$55,330	$31,000	264,152	-
24	Fresno, CA	$59,523	$34,000	522,053	-
25	Newark, NJ	$55,282	$31,000	281,764	-
26	Dallas, TX	$47,804	$28,000	1,317,929	-
27	Cleveland, OH	$44,532	$27,000	385,809	-
28	Irving, TX	$47,801	$28,000	238,289	-
29	Garland, TX	$47,616	$28,000	234,943	-
30	Las Vegas, NV	$47,270	$27,000	632,912	-
31	New York, NY	$54,701	$30,000	8,537,673	51
32	Plano, TX	$47,530	$28,000	286,057	-
33	North Las Vegas, NV	$47,097	$27,000	238,702	-
34	Henderson, NV	$47,056	$27,000	292,969	-
35	Hempstead, NY	$54,795	$30,000	759,757	-
36	Islip, NY	$54,772	$30,000	335,543	-
37	Oyster Bay, NY	$54,644	$30,000	293,214	-
38	Toledo, OH	$43,753	$27,000	278,508	-
39	Brookhaven, NY	$54,612	$30,000	486,040	-
40	Bakersfield, CA	$58,128	$34,000	376,380	-
41	Columbus, OH	$43,171	$26,000	860,090	-
42	Memphis, TN	$42,764	$26,000	652,717	-
43	Nashville, TN	$42,717	$26,000	660,388	-
44	Virginia Beach, VA	$51,139	$29,000	452,602	-
45	Los Angeles, CA	$56,325	$33,000	3,976,322	16
46	Glendale, AZ	$46,801	$28,000	245,895	-
47	Phoenix, AZ	$46,762	$28,000	1,615,017	-
48	Scottsdale, AZ	$46,666	$27,000	246,645	-
49	Baltimore, MD	$54,896	$31,000	614,664	-
50	Chandler, AZ	$46,666	$28,000	247,477	-