Public Relations Specialists pay in Connecticut
Public Relations Specialists in Connecticut earn an average of $95,000 a year. That is $10,880 (13%) more than the U.S. average of $84,120. The best-paying metro area is Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT at $100,470.
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Connecticut vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $84,120 | $40.44 |
| Connecticut | $95,000 | $45.67 |
| New York | $95,760 | $46.04 |
| Massachusetts | $90,400 | $43.46 |
| Rhode Island | $84,730 | $40.74 |
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- Coaches and Scouts$67,480
- Graphic Designers$75,420
- Producers and Directors$107,640
- Editors$95,580
- Interpreters and Translators$77,750
- Writers and Authors$110,420
Average pay, Connecticut, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do public relations specialists make in Connecticut?
The average is $95,000 a year, and the median is $84,990. That is $10,880 (13%) more than the U.S. average of $84,120.
What is the hourly wage in Connecticut?
$45.67 an hour on average; the median is $40.86.
Where in Connecticut do they earn the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT ($100,470), followed by Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT ($94,420). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Waterbury-Shelton, CT ($80,680).
How does Connecticut rank?
Connecticut ranks #6 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.