SOC 27-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Public Relations Specialists — Syracuse
Syracuse, NY · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Syracuse, NY is $64,110 a year, trailing the national median of $74,750 by 14.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Syracuse, NY is $64,110 a year, trailing the national median of $74,750 by 14.2%. Half of workers earn between $55,770 and $82,900. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $46,310 and the ninetieth at $104,390.
The area has 600 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.0 of every thousand jobs. New York leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $84,130. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 243rd of 518 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,310 | −38.0% |
| 25th | $55,770 | −25.4% |
| Median (50th) | $64,110 | −14.2% |
| 75th | $82,900 | +10.9% |
| 90th | $104,390 | +39.7% |
| Mean | $74,330 | −0.6% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $84,130 | 24,820 | |
| 2 | Watertown | $74,390 | 40 | |
| 3 | Elmira | $72,630 | 40 | |
| 4 | Kiryas Joel | $72,390 | 480 | |
| 5 | Rochester | $71,740 | 880 | |
| 6 | Buffalo | $69,380 | 820 | |
| 7 | Albany | $68,240 | 1,580 | |
| 8 | Ithaca | $67,260 | 170 | |
| 9 | Glens Falls | $67,230 | 70 | |
| 10 | Kingston | $67,230 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Syracuse run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $64,110 buys what $59,416 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 20.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,416US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,110 a year, 14.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,310 to $104,390 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 600 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $84,130.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Public Relations Specialists in Syracuse, NY?
The median annual wage is $64,110, or $30.82 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 Syracuse, NY is 14.2% 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 Syracuse, NY earns more than $104,390 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,310 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 New York, at $84,130 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 600 jobs in this occupation in Syracuse, NY. 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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