DOL Median (Kentucky)
$41,246
vs National
-17.4%
National: $49,920BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,399
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$41,246
-17.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,920
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Public Relations Specialists in Kentucky earns $41,246 in nominal terms, which is 17.4% below the national average of $49,920. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,399 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kentucky
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | $49,620 | 3 |
| MIGHTILY, LLC | $41,246 | 1 |
| YOUNG AND BARNES | $30,534 | 3 |
| MARSHALL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | N/A | 3 |
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How much does a Public Relations Specialists make in Kentucky?
The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Kentucky is $41,246 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Kentucky a good place to work as a Public Relations Specialists?
A Public Relations Specialists in Kentucky earns 17.4% less than the national median of $49,920, or $44,399 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.