Pr Intern Salary in the United States

How much does a Pr Intern make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pr Intern in the United States is $60,428 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Pr Intern's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,148
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,123 to $67,610
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,561
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Pr Intern Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $67,610 $5,634 $1,300 $33
Average $60,428 $5,036 $1,162 $29
25th Percentile $52,123 $4,344 $1,002 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Pr Intern Salaries

A Pr Intern'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 Pr Intern Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Pr Intern'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): $62,158
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $76,825
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $96,477
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $120,299
  • Expert (over 8 years): $135,728
Levels Salary
Pr Intern... Level Pr Intern$62,158
Public Re... Level Pr Intern$76,825
Public Re... Level Pr Intern$96,477
Public Re... Level Pr Intern$120,299
Public Re... Level Pr Intern$135,728
$62,158 0 yr
$76,825 < 2 yrs
$96,477 2-4 yrs
$120,299 5-8 yrs
$135,728 > 8 yrs
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How Do Pr Intern 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 Pr Interns. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $66,906.
  • California: $66,652.
  • Massachusetts: $65,764.

Top Paying Cities for Pr Interns

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: $76,218
  • San Francisco: $75,468
  • Oakland: $73,794

What Skills Can Increase a Pr Intern's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.52% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Campaign Management (Mentioned in 2.03% Job Postings): Planning, tracking and analyzing of all the marketing initiatives to increase the quality of our business's strategies.
  • Strategic Communication (Mentioned in 1.71% Job Postings): Strategic communication refers to policy-making and guidance for consistent information activity within an organization and between organizations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 5.52%
Campaign Management 2.03%
Strategic Communication 1.71%
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 Pr Intern's salary.
  • Marketing Research: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Campaign Management: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Corporate Communications: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Marketing Research
$68,888
14%
Campaign Management
$67,679
12%
Corporate Communications
$67,075
11%
Marketing Concepts
$67,075
11%
Project Management
$66,471
10%
Guest Relations
$66,471
10%
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How Education impacts a Pr Intern's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Pr Interns enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Pr Intern with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $61,171 and $63,866).

Pr Intern Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Pr Intern
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.1%
High School 2.1%
Associates 2.2%
Bachelors 81.1%
Masters 14.0%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Pr Intern Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Pr Intern'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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Pr Intern

Salaries for a Pr Intern can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $63,740 in 2023 to around $62,827 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Pr Intern salary trends, .

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2024
$63,427
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2024 $63,427
2025 $62,827
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