DOL Median (Rhode Island)
$36,858
vs National
-26.2%
National: $49,920BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$33,295
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$36,858
-26.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,920
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Public Relations Specialists in Rhode Island earns $36,858 in nominal terms, which is 26.2% below the national average of $49,920. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 110.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $33,295 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Rhode Island
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PARTNERS LLC | $57,574 | 3 |
| GEORGE PATTON ASSOCIATES | $47,000 | 1 |
| FUERZA LABORAL | $36,275 | 1 |
| Bastian Solutions | $34,445 | 1 |
| ROMAN'S COMMERCIAL CLEANING & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT | N/A | 1 |
| Brown University | N/A | 1 |
| ANISTA NEW TAMPA, LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Public Relations Specialists make in Rhode Island?
The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Rhode Island is $36,858 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Rhode Island a good place to work as a Public Relations Specialists?
A Public Relations Specialists in Rhode Island earns 26.2% less than the national median of $49,920, or $33,295 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.