Media Relations Officer Salary in the United States

How much does a Media Relations Officer make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Media Relations Officer in the United States is $73,062 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, a Media Relations Officer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,131
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,810 to $80,426
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,118
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Media Relations Officer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $80,426 $6,702 $1,547 $39
Average $73,062 $6,088 $1,405 $35
25th Percentile $66,810 $5,568 $1,285 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Media Relations Officer Salaries

A Media Relations Officer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Media Relations Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Media Relations Officer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $60,151
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $74,364
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $93,380
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,391
  • Expert (over 8 years): $131,416
Levels Salary
Public Re... Level Media Relations Officer$60,151
Media Rel... Level Media Relations Officer$74,364
Public Re... Level Media Relations Officer$93,380
Public Re... Level Media Relations Officer$116,391
Public Re... Level Media Relations Officer$131,416
$60,151 0 yr
$74,364 < 2 yrs
$93,380 2-4 yrs
$116,391 5-8 yrs
$131,416 > 8 yrs
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How Do Media Relations Officer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Media Relations Officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $80,894.
  • California: $80,587.
  • Massachusetts: $79,513.

Top Paying Cities for Media Relations Officers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $92,153
  • San Francisco: $91,144
  • Oakland: $89,223

What Skills Can Increase a Media Relations Officer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 6.94% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.91% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Marketing Research (Mentioned in 1.35% Job Postings): Marketing research is "the process or set of processes that links the producers, customers, and end users to the marketer through information used to identify and define marketing opportunities and problems; generate, refine, and evaluate marketing actions; monitor marketing performance; and improve understanding of marketing as a process. Marketing research specifies the information required to address these issues, designs the method for collecting information, manages and implements the data collection process, analyzes the results, and communicates the findings and their implications." It is the systematic gathering, recording, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data about issues relating to marketing products and services. The goal of marketing research is to identify and assess how changing elements of the marketing mix impacts customer behavior. The term is commonly interchanged with market research; however, expert practitioners may wish to draw a distinction, in that market research is concerned specifically with markets, while marketing research is concerned specifically about marketing processes.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 6.94%
Microsoft Office 1.91%
Marketing Research 1.35%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Media Relations Officer's salary.
  • Marketing Research: Can increase your salary by up to 27%.
  • Corporate Communications: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • CRM: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Marketing Research
$92,788
27%
Corporate Communications
$84,752
16%
CRM
$82,560
13%
Relationship Management
$81,098
11%
Campaign Management
$81,098
11%
Building Relationships
$79,637
9%
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Media Relations Officer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Media Relations Officer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the MFG Nondurable and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Media Relations Officer positions in Pharmaceuticals or Financial Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Media Relations Officer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Media Relations Officer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
MFG Nondurable$102,286$49.040%
Energy & Utilities$94,980$46.030%
Media$91,327$44.025%
Aerospace & Defense$87,674$42.020%
Telecom$87,674$42.020%

How Education impacts a Media Relations Officer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Media Relations Officers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Media Relations Officer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $73,381 and $78,099).

Media Relations Officer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Media Relations Officer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.0%
High School 1.0%
Associates 1.0%
Bachelors 73.6%
Masters 23.3%
Doctorate 1.2%
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Media Relations Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Media Relations Officer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Media Relations Officer

Salaries for a Media Relations Officer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $72,843 in 2023 to around $72,705 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Media Relations Officer salary trends, .

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$72,843
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FAQ about Media Relations Officer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Media Relations Officer?

The MFG Nondurable industry offers the highest average compensation for Media Relations Officer roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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