As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Publicist in Texas is $51,790, equivalent to $25 per hour, $996 weekly, or $4,316 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Publicist in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Publicist in Texas vary widely, spanning from $39,488 to $63,655. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,350) and 75th percentile ($58,000), while top earners (90th percentile) make $63,655 per year. This $12,650 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, Texas Publicist often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 36 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 nationwide for Publicist job salary. 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
Publicist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Publicist Salary $39,488 TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Publicist Salary $45,350 TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Publicist Salary $51,790 TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Publicist Salary $58,000 TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Publicist Salary $63,655 TX April 01, 2026
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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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $51,760 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $51,790 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $51,918 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $55,745 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $51,539 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $57,528 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $54,091 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $52,518 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $51,539 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $54,213 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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    Bachelor's Degree

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