SOC 27-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Public Relations Specialists — Erie
Erie, PA · 10 metro areas compared
At $53,060, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Public Relations Specialists, 29.0% beneath the national figure of $74,750.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $53,060, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Public Relations Specialists, 29.0% beneath the national figure of $74,750. Pay ranges from under $34,160 at the tenth percentile to more than $84,140 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $44,970 to $68,020.
The area has 180 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.82 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Harrisburg records the highest median at $70,510. Of the 345 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 177th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,160 | −54.3% |
| 25th | $44,970 | −39.8% |
| Median (50th) | $53,060 | −29.0% |
| 75th | $68,020 | −9.0% |
| 90th | $84,140 | +12.6% |
| Mean | $58,300 | −22.0% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg | $70,510 | 920 | |
| 2 | Philadelphia | $64,550 | 5,220 | |
| 3 | State College | $63,580 | 160 | |
| 4 | Lebanon | $62,720 | 60 | |
| 5 | Pittsburgh | $55,910 | 1,970 | |
| 6 | Williamsport | $55,660 | 70 | |
| 7 | York | $55,660 | 220 | |
| 8 | Altoona | $54,860 | 50 | |
| 9 | Allentown | $52,500 | 600 | |
| 10 | Scranton | $51,730 | 290 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Erie run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $53,060 goes as far as $54,365 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 27.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$53,060as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,365US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $53,060 a year, 29.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,160 to $84,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Harrisburg, at $70,510.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Public Relations Specialists in Erie, PA?
The median annual wage is $53,060, or $25.51 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $74,750, so pay in Erie, PA is 29.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Erie, PA earns more than $84,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,160 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Harrisburg, at $70,510 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 180 jobs in this occupation in Erie, PA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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