Local Salary Data

Public Relations Specialists Salary in WASHINGTON, WA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$82,200
2 filings
DOL Median (WASHINGTON, WA)
$82,200
vs National
+64.7%
National: $49,920
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$71,728
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$82,200
+64.7% 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, WA earns $82,200 in nominal terms, which is 64.7% above the national average of $49,920. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $71,728 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in WASHINGTON, WA

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
World Wildlife Fund US$72,00011

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Public Relations Specialists make in WASHINGTON, WA?

The median Public Relations Specialists salary in WASHINGTON, WA is $82,200 based on 2 DOL filings.

Is WASHINGTON, WA a good place to work as a Public Relations Specialists?

A Public Relations Specialists in WASHINGTON, WA earns 64.7% more than the national median of $49,920, or $71,728 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.