DOL Median (Washington, DC)
$58,778
vs National
+17.7%
National: $49,920BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$40,259
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$58,778
+17.7% 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, DC earns $58,778 in nominal terms, which is 17.7% above the national average of $49,920. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $40,259 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington, DC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GOOGLE LLC | $178,000 | 8 |
| T&R Productions, LLC | $150,000 | 1 |
| McKinsey & Company Inc. United States | $139,994 | 13 |
| Facebook Inc. | $134,963 | 28 |
| REED ELSEVIER INC. | $130,000 | 1 |
| Advanced Medical Technology Association | $125,000 | 2 |
| THE GLOVER PARK GROUP | $111,993 | 2 |
| ATLANTIC COUNCIL | $107,500 | 1 |
| Dentons Global Advisors LLC | $105,000 | 1 |
| QATAR-AMERICA INSTITUTE | $100,066 | 2 |
| Refugees International, Inc. | $98,000 | 1 |
| Americans for Tax Reform | $96,096 | 4 |
| AMERICAN SECURITY PROJECT | $96,000 | 4 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS | $93,750 | 1 |
| THE ATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES | $88,000 | 1 |
| QORVIS COMMUNICATIONS LLC | $85,000 | 1 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO | $84,113 | 1 |
| THE NATIONAL SOCIETY COLLEGIATE SCHOLARS | $82,200 | 3 |
| The Christian Post | $82,000 | 3 |
| BURSON-MARSTELLER LLC | $81,500 | 5 |
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How much does a Public Relations Specialists make in Washington, DC?
The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Washington, DC is $58,778 based on 190 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC a good place to work as a Public Relations Specialists?
A Public Relations Specialists in Washington, DC earns 17.7% more than the national median of $49,920, or $40,259 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.