DOL Median (Waltham, MA)
$51,927
vs National
+4%
National: $49,920BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$35,445
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$51,927
+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 Waltham, MA earns $51,927 in nominal terms, which is 4% above the national average of $49,920. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $35,445 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Waltham, MA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Amadeus North America | $75,000 | 3 |
| Parexel International LLC | $71,929 | 7 |
| Cambridge Center for Chinese Culture, Inc. | $60,000 | 1 |
| GATEWAY SCHOLARS INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION LLC | $60,000 | 1 |
| 617MEDIAGROUP, LLC | $53,000 | 3 |
| VELEN CLOUD, INC. | $51,834 | 1 |
| Brandeis University | $50,992 | 2 |
| 617MEDIAGROUP.COM, LLC | $44,886 | 1 |
| STUDENT UNIVERSE.COM, INC. | $42,000 | 1 |
| KnowledgeLink Group, Inc. | $40,000 | 2 |
| CAMBRIDGE INSTITUTE OF CHINA BUSINESS RESEARCH | $40,000 | 1 |
| MASSACHUSETTS PREMIER SOCCER, LLC | $39,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Public Relations Specialists make in Waltham, MA?
The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Waltham, MA is $51,927 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Waltham, MA a good place to work as a Public Relations Specialists?
A Public Relations Specialists in Waltham, MA earns 4% more than the national median of $49,920, or $35,445 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.