Public Information Officer Salary in Spokane, Washington

Public Information Officer Salary in Spokane, WA

How much does a Public Information Officer make in Spokane, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Public Information Officer in Spokane, WA is $64,165. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,019 to $71,180, with most professionals earning between $48,603 and $77,567.

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10th Percentile Public Information Officer Salary $48,603 Spokane,WA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Public Information Officer Salary $56,019 Spokane,WA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Public Information Officer Salary $64,165 Spokane,WA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Public Information Officer Salary $71,180 Spokane,WA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Public Information Officer Salary $77,567 Spokane,WA April 01, 2025
25% $56,019 10% $48,603 90% $77,567 75% $71,180 $64,165 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Public Information Officer ?

Public information officers (PIOs) are the communications coordinators or spokespersons of certain governmental organizations (i.e. city, county, school district, state government and police/fire departments). The primary responsibility of a PIOs is to provide information to the public and media as necessary and to meet the legal requirements. PIOs are often identified by the initials "PIO" emblazoned on helmets or vests....

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    Public Information Officer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Public Relations Specialist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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64165

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Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
56019
71180
64165
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Public Information Officer in Spokane, WA. The base salary for Public Information Officer ranges from $56,019 to $71,180 with the average base salary of $64,165. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,019 to $71,180 with the average total cash compensation of $64,165.

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About Spokane, Washington    Spokane (/ˌspoʊˈkæn/ (listen) spoh-KAN) is a city in Spokane County in the state of Washington in the northwestern United States. It is located on the....More

Spokane, Washington  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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