Public Relations Specialists Salary in Baltimore, MD - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Baltimore, MD)

$41,600

vs National

-16.7%

National: $49,920

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$35,708

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$41,600

-16.7% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$49,920

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Public Relations Specialists in Baltimore, MD earns $41,600 in nominal terms, which is 16.7% below the national average of $49,920. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 116.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $35,708 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Baltimore, MD

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Y IN CENTRAL MD	$72,800	1
YMCA OF CENTRAL MARYLAND INC	$69,514	2
Johns Hopkins University	$60,590	1
ABEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.	$41,600	4
GOOD HANDS INSURANCE, LLC	$34,788	2
Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA), Inc.	$34,403	20
THE Y OF CENTRAL MARYLAND	N/A	1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Public Relations Specialists make in Baltimore, MD?

The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Baltimore, MD is $41,600 based on 7 DOL filings.

Is Baltimore, MD a good place to work as a Public Relations Specialists?

A Public Relations Specialists in Baltimore, MD earns 16.7% less than the national median of $49,920, or $35,708 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.