How much does a Publicist make in Tampa, FL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Publicist in Tampa, FL is $53,924. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $50,054 to $61,327, with most professionals earning between $46,531 and $68,068.

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Publicist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Publicist Salary $46,531 Tampa,FL March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Publicist Salary $50,054 Tampa,FL March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Publicist Salary $53,924 Tampa,FL March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Publicist Salary $61,327 Tampa,FL March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Publicist Salary $68,068 Tampa,FL March 01, 2025
25% $50,054 10% $46,531 90% $68,068 75% $61,327 $53,924 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 Tampa, FL. The base salary for Publicist ranges from $50,054 to $61,327 with the average base salary of $53,924. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,093 to $64,709 with the average total cash compensation of $56,293.

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