How much does a Publicist make in Reading, PA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Publicist in Reading, PA is $56,597. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $52,536 to $64,368, with most professionals earning between $48,838 and $71,442.

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Publicist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Publicist Salary $48,838 Reading,PA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Publicist Salary $52,536 Reading,PA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Publicist Salary $56,597 Reading,PA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Publicist Salary $64,368 Reading,PA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Publicist Salary $71,442 Reading,PA March 01, 2025
25% $52,536 10% $48,838 90% $71,442 75% $64,368 $56,597 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 Reading, PA. The base salary for Publicist ranges from $52,536 to $64,368 with the average base salary of $56,597. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,675 to $67,917 with the average total cash compensation of $59,084.

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About Reading, Pennsylvania    Reading (/ˈrɛdɪŋ/ RED-ing; Pennsylvania German: Reddin) is a city in and the county seat of Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a populati....More

Reading, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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