The median annual wage for Public Relations Specialists in Rhode Island is $72,770 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $79,650.
Pay spans roughly $47,610 at the 10th percentile to $123,780 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $34.99 per hour. An estimated 1,370 people work as public relations specialists in Rhode Island.
| Median (annual) | $72,770 |
| Mean (annual) | $79,650 |
| Median (hourly) | $34.99 |
| 10th percentile | $47,610 |
| 90th percentile | $123,780 |
| Employment | 1,370 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.