DOL Median (Washington)
$49,275
vs National
-1.3%
National: $49,920BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$42,998
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,275
-1.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,920
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Public Relations Specialists in Washington earns $49,275 in nominal terms, which is 1.3% below the national average of $49,920. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $42,998 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BILL MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION | $158,445 | 3 |
| Microsoft Corporation | $125,600 | 4 |
| Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | $107,200 | 4 |
| Amazon Web Services Inc | $97,731 | 2 |
| Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, Inc. | $86,000 | 2 |
| THIS PLACE INC. | $80,000 | 1 |
| All Star Directories | $80,000 | 1 |
| World Wildlife Fund US | $72,000 | 11 |
| EVIL GENIUSES, INC. | $70,000 | 3 |
| ArenaNet, LLC | $65,650 | 3 |
| PIONEERUNION LLC | $60,000 | 1 |
| CREDITCARD DISCOUNT SERVICES INC. | $59,030 | 1 |
| SEATTLE'S FAVORITE, LLC | $58,020 | 2 |
| DINGYI NORTH AMERICA SEATTLE LLC | $56,555 | 1 |
| Seattle Pacific University | $52,744 | 1 |
| B & B DENTAL CERAMIC ARTS INC | $52,135 | 2 |
| Orca Beverage, Inc. | $51,625 | 2 |
| GLOBAL PEACE FESTIVAL FOUNDATION | $50,752 | 1 |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | $50,200 | 1 |
| TORAY COMPOSITES (AMERICA) INC | $50,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Public Relations Specialists make in Washington?
The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Washington is $49,275 based on 57 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Public Relations Specialists?
A Public Relations Specialists in Washington earns 1.3% less than the national median of $49,920, or $42,998 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.