DOL Median (Arizona)
$40,600
vs National
-18.7%
National: $49,920BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$37,453
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$40,600
-18.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,920
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Public Relations Specialists in Arizona earns $40,600 in nominal terms, which is 18.7% below the national average of $49,920. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 108.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $37,453 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Arizona
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SPEAR EDUCATION, LLC | $120,000 | 3 |
| Resolution Copper Company | $75,005 | 1 |
| JEPHDA INC. | $67,725 | 1 |
| CMOC MINING USA LTD | $61,859 | 1 |
| SOUTHERN HELICOPTERS | $51,792 | 3 |
| Arizona State University | $51,500 | 3 |
| ROBINSON HOLDINGS (USA) LTD. | $50,000 | 1 |
| LONGBOARD ASSET MANAGEMENT | $47,000 | 1 |
| THUNDERBIRD SCHOOL OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT | $46,613 | 1 |
| VILOCITY INTERACTIVE, INC. | $45,000 | 1 |
| BAR GAME SHOW PRODUCTIONS, LLC | $44,408 | 5 |
| SOUTHWEST SECTION OF THE PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS' ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA | $43,000 | 1 |
| MARCOLIN U.S.A., INC. | $41,199 | 1 |
| REGIONAL CENTER FOR BORDER HEALTH, INC | $40,680 | 2 |
| BRANDMARK PRODUCTS INC | $40,000 | 1 |
| Mutual Trading Co., Inc. | $38,750 | 12 |
| TOPHER II, INC. | $37,440 | 2 |
| SKM ENTERTAINMENT, LLC | $37,190 | 1 |
| Southwest Behavioral Health Services | $35,173 | 2 |
| SAGUARO LAKE RANCH, INC. | $34,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Public Relations Specialists make in Arizona?
The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Arizona is $40,600 based on 26 DOL filings.
Is Arizona a good place to work as a Public Relations Specialists?
A Public Relations Specialists in Arizona earns 18.7% less than the national median of $49,920, or $37,453 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.