Public Relations Specialist Salary in Nevada (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Public Relations Specialists in Nevada, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Nevada Median
$73,840
per year
Hourly Rate
$35.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-1% vs US median
US median $74,750
State Rank
#15 of 51
1,600 employed here

How much does a Public Relations Specialist make in Nevada?

A Public Relations Specialist working in Nevada earns a median salary of $73,840 per year, or about $35.50 per hour. That is 1% below the national median of $74,750 for this occupation.

Within Nevada, entry-level pay starts around $44,710 while the top 10% make $120,160 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $53,450 and $93,120 a year.

Public Relations Specialist salary range in Nevada

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$44,710$21.50
25th percentile (early career)$53,450$25.70
50th percentile (median)$73,840$35.50
75th percentile (experienced)$93,120$44.77
90th percentile (top earners)$120,160$57.77

How Nevada compares

Nevada ranks 15th out of 51 states and territories for Public Relations Specialist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$102,740
2Washington$87,470
3California$85,030
4Connecticut$84,990
5New York$81,250

Working as a Public Relations Specialist in Nevada

Nationally, about 283,000 people work as Public Relations Specialists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Nevada pay ($73,840) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Public Relations Specialist make in Nevada?
The median Public Relations Specialist salary in Nevada is $73,840 per year, or about $35.50 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $44,710 at the entry level to $120,160 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nevada pay compare to the national average?
Nevada pays Public Relations Specialists about 1% less than the national median of $74,750. Nevada ranks 15th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nevada a good state for Public Relations Specialists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $73,840 a year. About 1,600 Public Relations Specialists are employed in Nevada. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Nevada?
The highest-paying occupations in Nevada include Dermatologist ($419,410), Radiologist ($386,210), Physician, Pathologists ($384,350), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.