PR Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a PR Assistant make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a PR Assistant in the United States is $65,924 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, a PR Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,518
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,331 to $76,704
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,149
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PR Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $76,704 $6,392 $1,475 $37
Average $65,924 $5,494 $1,268 $32
25th Percentile $61,331 $5,111 $1,179 $29
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Key Factors That Influence PR Assistant Salaries

A PR Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects PR Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a PR Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $65,132
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $78,363
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,043
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $125,019
  • Expert (over 8 years): $155,248
Levels Salary
PR Assist... Level PR Assistant$65,132
Account M... Level PR Assistant$78,363
Account M... Level PR Assistant$99,043
Account M... Level PR Assistant$125,019
Account M... Level PR Assistant$155,248
$65,132 0 yr
$78,363 < 2 yrs
$99,043 2-4 yrs
$125,019 5-8 yrs
$155,248 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for PR Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $83,150
  • San Francisco: $82,333
  • Oakland: $80,507

What Skills Can Increase a PR Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.58% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.04% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Account Sales (Mentioned in 1.59% Job Postings): Account Sales refers to the net sales for a company. They are reported directly on the income statement.
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Customer Service 7.58%
Microsoft Office 2.04%
Account Sales 1.59%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a PR Assistant's salary.
  • Relationship Management: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Sales Process: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Customer Success: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Relationship Management
$76,472
16%
Sales Process
$74,494
13%
Customer Success
$74,494
13%
Insight
$74,494
13%
Analysis
$73,835
12%
Consulting
$73,835
12%
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How Education impacts a PR Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many PR Assistants enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a PR Assistant with a No Diploma is between $59,924 and $64,557).

PR Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for PR Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 25.8%
High School 25.8%
Associates 12.9%
Bachelors 51.6%
Masters 9.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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PR Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a PR Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for PR Assistant

Salaries for a PR Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $58,813 in 2023 to around $58,627 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of PR Assistant salary trends, .

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