How much does a Publicist make in Akron, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Publicist in Akron, OH is $49,219. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $42,971 to $54,600, with most professionals earning between $37,282 and $59,499.

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Publicist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Publicist Salary $37,282 Akron,OH April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Publicist Salary $42,971 Akron,OH April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Publicist Salary $49,219 Akron,OH April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Publicist Salary $54,600 Akron,OH April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Publicist Salary $59,499 Akron,OH April 01, 2025
25% $42,971 10% $37,282 90% $59,499 75% $54,600 $49,219 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Publicist ?

A publicist is a person whose job is to generate and manage publicity for a company, a brand, or public figure - especially a celebrity - or for a work such as a book, film, or album. Publicists are public-relations specialists who have the role to maintain and represent the images of individuals, rather than representing an entire corporation or business. Publicists are also hired by public figures who want to maintain or protect their image. Publicists brand their clients by getting magazine, TV, newspaper, and website coverage. Most top-level publicists work in private practice, handling mu...

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  1. This Job:

    Publicist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Public Relations Specialist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Publicist in Akron, OH. The base salary for Publicist ranges from $42,971 to $54,600 with the average base salary of $49,219. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,971 to $54,600 with the average total cash compensation of $49,219.

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About Akron, Ohio    Akron (/ˈækrən/) is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Summit County. It is located on the western edge of the....More

Akron, Ohio  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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