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Public Relations (PR) Specialist Salary

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Updated: 15 May 2013
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Public Relations (PR) Specialist 2013 Total Pay (?
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$29,691 - $69,204
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$0$24K$48K$72K
Salary$30,354 - $67,550  
   
Bonus$0.00 - $5,250  
Profit Sharing$491.32 - $5,087  
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$29,691 - $69,204  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 15 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 363

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Public Relations (PR) Specialist Tasks

  • Lead community marketing efforts, ensuring execution of strategies to improve market presence.
  • Develop public relations strategies that will influence public opinion or promote ideas, products and services.
  • Plan and execute press conferences and special events.
  • Promote individuals, groups, or organizations by writing or selecting publicity material and releasing it through various communications media.
  • Respond to requests for information or designate another appropriate spokesperson or information source.
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Salary Range

Public Relations$28,495 - $57,113
Health Care$31,488 - $67,439
Software Services$32,101 - $70,778
College or University$31,276 - $65,807
Advertising Agency$29,768 - $62,223
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Key Statistics for Public Relations (PR) Specialist Salaries and Jobs

Female
76%
female alumni
 
Male
24%
male alumni
Salary:$35,389 - $52,367 $35,421 - $56,792
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
4%
1-4 years
49%
5-9 years
28%
10-19 years
13%
20 years or more
5%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 82% dental benefits Dental: 68%
vision benefits Vision: 52% employee benefits None: 16%

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