DOL Median (Portland, OR)
$58,000
vs National
+16.2%
National: $49,920BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,282
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$58,000
+16.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,920
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Public Relations Specialists in Portland, OR earns $58,000 in nominal terms, which is 16.2% above the national average of $49,920. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,282 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Portland, OR
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ART & REPRESENTATION LLC | $86,500 | 3 |
| 2ND BRIDGE | $62,400 | 2 |
| Daniel J. Edelman | $58,635 | 25 |
| Bamboo Technologies, Inc. | $47,029 | 4 |
| AKQA, Inc. | $38,771 | 4 |
| THE BOYS AND GIRLS AID SOCIETY OF OREGON | $34,965 | 1 |
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How much does a Public Relations Specialists make in Portland, OR?
The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Portland, OR is $58,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Portland, OR a good place to work as a Public Relations Specialists?
A Public Relations Specialists in Portland, OR earns 16.2% more than the national median of $49,920, or $51,282 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.