Earnings
In May 2024, PayScale.com reported the average annual salary for media relations specialists was $57,861. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that the lowest paid 10 percent of public relations specialists earned $38,570 or less per year in May 2023, while the highest paid 10 percent earned $126,220 or more. The median annual salary for public relations specialists was $66,750. Media relations specialists working for consulting firms, agencies, and large corporations earn the most, while those in the nonprofit sector earn less.
Media relations specialists receive standard benefits, including health insurance, paid vacations, and sick days. They also receive regular salary increases and are often given expense accounts.
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