Community Relations Representative Salary in the United States

How much does a Community Relations Representative make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Community Relations Representative in the United States is $74,335 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,271
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,395 to $82,677
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,988
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Community Relations Representative Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $82,677 $6,890 $1,590 $40
Average $74,335 $6,195 $1,430 $36
25th Percentile $68,395 $5,700 $1,315 $33
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HSC Central Ohio LLC - Worthington, OH

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Key Factors That Influence Community Relations Representative Salaries

A Community Relations Representative'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 Community Relations Representative Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Community Relations Representative'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): $58,930
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $73,721
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $94,137
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,344
  • Expert (over 8 years): $148,283
Levels Salary
Community... Level Community Relations Representative$58,930
Community... Level Community Relations Representative$73,721
Community... Level Community Relations Representative$94,137
Community... Level Community Relations Representative$116,344
Community... Level Community Relations Representative$148,283
$58,930 0 yr
$73,721 < 2 yrs
$94,137 2-4 yrs
$116,344 5-8 yrs
$148,283 > 8 yrs
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How Do Community Relations Representative 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 Community Relations Representatives. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $82,304.
  • California: $81,991.
  • Massachusetts: $80,899.

Top Paying Cities for Community Relations Representatives

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: $93,759
  • San Francisco: $92,732
  • Oakland: $90,778

What Skills Can Increase a Community Relations Representative's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 5.92% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.83% 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.
  • Case Management (Mentioned in 1.56% Job Postings): Connecting patients with suitable healthcare providers, resources, and services to ensure they receive optimal, cost-effective care.
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Presentation 5.92%
Microsoft Office 2.83%
Case Management 1.56%
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 Community Relations Representative's salary.
  • Taking Ownership: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Sales and Marketing: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Taking Ownership
 $79,538
7%
Sales and Marketing
 $78,052
5%
Business Development
 $77,308
4%
Project Management
 $77,308
4%
Commitment
 $76,565
3%
Community Relations
 $76,565
3%
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How Education impacts a Community Relations Representative's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Community Relations Representatives 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 Community Relations Representative with a Bachelor's Degree is between $73,270 and $78,570).

Community Relations Representative Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Community Relations Representative
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.6%
High School 3.2%
Associates 4.3%
Bachelors 60.6%
Masters 29.8%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Community Relations Representative Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Community Relations Representative'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.

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$68,395
Average $74,335/year
$82,677
$5,700
Average $6,195/month
$6,890
$1,315
Average $1,430/week
$1,590
$33
Average $36/hour
$40
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $82,677 $6,890 $1,590 $40
Average $74,335 $6,195 $1,430 $36
25th Percentile $68,395 $5,700 $1,315 $33

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Salary Trends for Community Relations Representative

Salaries for a Community Relations Representative can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $71,897 in 2023 to around $71,761 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Community Relations Representative salary trends, .

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