As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Public Relation Assistant in the US is $55,524, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,068 weekly, or $4,627 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Public Relation Assistant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Public Relation Assistant in the US vary widely, spanning from $42,339 to $68,255. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,622) and 75th percentile ($62,188), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,255 per year. This $13,566 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Campaign Management, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Public Relation Assistant often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 58 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Public Relation Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Public Relation Assistant Salary $42,339 US June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Public Relation Assistant Salary $48,622 US June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Public Relation Assistant Salary $55,524 US June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Public Relation Assistant Salary $62,188 US June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Public Relation Assistant Salary $68,255 US June 01, 2026
25% $48,622 10% $42,339 90% $68,255 75% $62,188 $55,524 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Public Relation Assistant

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    Public Relation Assistant

    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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