Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.
According to the US Department of Labor, there are 272,300 people employed as public relations specialists in the United States. The median annual salary is $62,800. Entry level employees earn approximately $35,350 per year and senior employees earn approximately $118,210 per year.
Estimates do not include other potential benefits such as health insurance, overtime pay, or retirement benefits that may be offered by employers.