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Public Relations Coordinator salary

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Michael Riecke

Average public relations coordinator salary

$46,225

$22.22 hourly rate

Entry-level public relations coordinator salary
$35,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

How much does a public relations coordinator make?

The average public relations coordinator salary in the United States is $46,225. Public relations coordinator salaries typically range between $35,000 and $60,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for public relations coordinators is $22.22 per hour.

Public relations coordinator salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Public relations coordinators earn the highest average salary in Virginia.

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Where can a Public Relations Coordinator earn more?

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Ashburn, VA$59,205
Atlanta, GA$36,548
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Shiseido$60,117
AnMed Health$49,049

Public Relations Coordinator salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, SalaryExpert, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for a public relations coordinator typically falls between $45,699 and $79,080.
zippia
$46,225yearly
glassdoor[1]
$59,918yearly
comparably[2]
$51,418yearly
Salary.com[3]
$74,509yearly
ZipRecruiter[4]
$51,926yearly
payscale[5]
$45,699yearly
SalaryExpert[6]
$79,080yearly

Average public relations coordinator salary by state

The highest-paying states for public relations coordinators are Virginia, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The lowest average public relations coordinator salary states are Montana, South Carolina, and Alabama.

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Highest paying states for public relations coordinators

RankStateAvg. SalaryHourly Rate
1Rhode Island$51,137$24.59
2District of Columbia$59,259$28.49
3Virginia$63,212$30.39
4Delaware$50,265$24.17
5Connecticut$53,630$25.78
6West Virginia$45,963$22.10
7North Dakota$46,381$22.30
8New Jersey$58,621$28.18
9New York$52,562$25.27
10New Hampshire$47,003$22.60
11New Mexico$45,766$22.00
12Idaho$45,137$21.70
13Nevada$46,342$22.28
14Hawaii$49,676$23.88
15Maryland$49,586$23.84
16Massachusetts$48,036$23.09
17Utah$45,230$21.75
18California$48,802$23.46
19Pennsylvania$46,197$22.21
20Washington$49,869$23.98
21Alaska$44,378$21.34
22Kentucky$44,613$21.45
23Wisconsin$45,202$21.73
24Ohio$45,980$22.11
25Michigan$43,512$20.92
26Oregon$43,995$21.15
27North Carolina$42,668$20.51
28Texas$44,166$21.23
29Tennessee$42,340$20.36
30Arizona$43,130$20.74
31Illinois$43,638$20.98
32Maine$39,064$18.78
33Vermont$38,908$18.71
34Colorado$43,658$20.99
35Arkansas$40,938$19.68
36Wyoming$37,531$18.04
37Minnesota$43,328$20.83
38Nebraska$39,094$18.80
39South Dakota$36,526$17.56
40Missouri$40,954$19.69
41Alabama$35,474$17.05
42Florida$38,344$18.43
43Iowa$37,836$18.19
44Montana$36,031$17.32
45Oklahoma$34,636$16.65
46Kansas$37,561$18.06
47Mississippi$34,811$16.74
48Georgia$36,587$17.59
49Indiana$37,185$17.88
50South Carolina$35,522$17.08
51Louisiana$34,608$16.64
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Highest paying cities for public relations coordinators

The highest-paying cities for public relations coordinators are Washington, DC, Hoboken, NJ, and New York, NY.

RankCityAvg. SalaryHourly Rate
1Washington, DC$59,205$28.46
2Hoboken, NJ$58,657$28.20
3New York, NY$52,784$25.38
4San Francisco, CA$50,666$24.36
5Pullman, WA$48,751$23.44
6Boston, MA$47,898$23.03
7Grand Forks, ND$46,802$22.50
8Las Vegas, NV$46,200$22.21
9Columbus, OH$45,713$21.98
10Milwaukee, WI$45,352$21.80
11Laredo, TX$45,340$21.80
12Salt Lake City, UT$45,151$21.71
13Anchorage, AK$44,360$21.33
14Chicago, IL$43,842$21.08
15Denver, CO$43,603$20.96
16High Point, NC$42,801$20.58
17Kansas City, MO$40,863$19.65
18San Juan, PR$39,871$19.17
19Coral Gables, FL$38,975$18.74
20Atlanta, GA$36,548$17.57

Public Relations Coordinator salary details

A public relations coordinator's salary ranges from $35,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $60,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average Public Relations Coordinator Salary Graph, Trends, and Summary

What is a public relations coordinator's salary?

PercentileAnnual SalaryMonthly SalaryHourly Rate
90th Percentile$60,000$5,000$29
75th Percentile$53,000$4,417$25
Average$46,225$3,852$22
25th Percentile$40,000$3,333$19
10th Percentile$35,000$2,917$17

Highest paying public relations coordinator jobs

The highest paying types of public relations coordinators are public relations manager, public affairs specialist, and marketing communications specialist.

Job TitleAnnual SalaryMonthly SalaryHourly RateJob Openings
Publicist$50,679$4,223$24.367,343
Campaign Coordinator$41,865$3,489$20.1324,801
Marketing & Events Coordinator$41,447$3,454$19.9384,375
Account Coordinator$39,973$3,331$19.2293,480
Media Coordinator$47,471$3,956$22.8235,285
Marketing Coordinator$48,326$4,027$23.2391,281

How would you rate the starting salaries for Public Relations Coordinators, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Michael Riecke

Assistant Professor, State University of New York at Oswego

Starting salaries in the field of media and communication are generally lower than most entry-level professional positions. It's partially a matter of supply and demand. I think young professionals perceive media and communication careers as more glamorous and exciting than other paths. As a result, employers often find themselves with plenty of resumes to sift through. As you advance through your career, you can expect moderate to substantial salary growth.

They may not openly admit it, but many employers see the first job as a test of who has the stamina, talent, and passion for succeeding. If a new employee puts in the effort, doesn't balk at long hours, and gets the job done well without a sizeable financial reward, it's generally interpreted by the employer as a sign of commitment. That display of commitment typically gets rewarded.

Top companies hiring public relations coordinators now:

  1. Microsoft Jobs (6)
  2. Gap Inc. Jobs (8)
  3. L'Oréal Jobs (11)
  4. Neiman Marcus Group Jobs (16)
  5. Electronic Arts Jobs (6)

Which companies pay public relations coordinators the most?

Public relations coordinator salaries at Shiseido and Sidley Austin are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average public relations coordinator salary at companies like Latham & Watkins and DataArt are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage SalaryHourly Rate
1Shiseido$60,117$28.90
2Sidley Austin$57,919$27.85
3Latham & Watkins$57,663$27.72
4DataArt$54,488$26.20
5OSF HealthCare$54,470$26.19
6Washington State University$53,510$25.73
7Activision Blizzard$52,926$25.45
8Steve Madden$52,645$25.31
9King & Spalding$52,454$25.22
10Fox News$51,694$24.85
11Trustmark$51,103$24.57
12Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing P.c. Or Aza$51,060$24.55
13Adventist HealthCare$50,993$24.52
14Jackson Spalding$50,913$24.48
15Medical Imaging Solutions USA$49,989$24.03
16Fig$49,421$23.76
17Fishman$49,369$23.74
18Snap$49,277$23.69
19Newmont$49,237$23.67
20AnMed Health$49,049$23.58

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Public Relations Coordinator salary by industry

The average public relations coordinator salary varies across industries:

  • The average public relations coordinator salary in the health care industry is $48,390, the highest of any industry.
  • The average public relations coordinator salary in the finance industry is $46,079.
  • Public relations coordinators in the retail industry earn an average salary of $41,054, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for public relations coordinators

RankIndustryAverage SalaryHourly Rate
1Health Care$48,390$23.26
2Hospitality$46,079$22.15
3Manufacturing$45,396$21.82
4Media$45,306$21.78
5Non Profits$45,086$21.68
6Automotive$44,924$21.60
7Retail$41,054$19.74

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Public Relations Coordinator salary trends

The average public relations coordinator salary has risen by $7,080 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average public relations coordinator earned $39,145 annually, but today, they earn $46,225 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for public relations coordinators over the last decade.

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Average public relations coordinator salary over time

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    Public Relations Coordinator salary by year

    YearAvg. SalaryHourly Rate% Change
    2025$46,200$22.22+2.6%
    2024$45,000$21.64+1.9%
    2023$44,200$21.23+1.2%
    2022$43,600$20.98+2.2%
    2021$42,700$20.53+2.2%

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