What are the main factors that influence a PR Associate's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A PR Associate's salary?

A PR Associate's salary grows with experience: an Electro/Mechanical Technician I (0-1 years)earns $53,802, an Electro/Mechanical Technician II (1-3 years)earns $62,692, an PR Associate (3-5 years)earns $70,338, an Electro/Mechanical Technician IV (5-7 years)earns $77,251,

What are the highest paying states for a PR Associate?

PR Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for PR Associate roles are District of Columbia $75,603, California $75,316, Massachusetts $74,313. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of PR Associate roles make?

Salaries for PR Associate level roles vary by specialization: Director Of Pr: $161,789; PR Director: $161,000; Head Of Pr: $135,079; PR Manager: $133,300; Pr Representative: $114,297.

PR Associate Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a PR Associate make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a PR Associate in Rhode Island is $70,796 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,697
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,681 to $77,025
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,204

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PR Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,025	$6,419	$1,481	$37
Average	$70,796	$5,900	$1,361	$34
25th Percentile	$63,681	$5,307	$1,225	$31

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Key Factors That Influence PR Associate Salaries

A PR Associate'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do PR Associate Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract PR Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $75,603.
California: $75,316.
Massachusetts: $74,313.

District of Columbia $75,603 California $75,316 Massachusetts $74,313 Washington $74,039 New Jersey $74,012 Alaska $73,917 Connecticut $72,974 New York $72,592

Hawaii $71,370 Rhode Island $70,796 Maryland $70,407 Minnesota $69,874 Colorado $69,669 Illinois $69,601 Oregon $69,342 Delaware $69,150

New Hampshire $69,030 Virginia $68,761 Pennsylvania $67,976 Nevada $67,580 North Dakota $67,450 Michigan $67,245 Wisconsin $67,170 Vermont $67,020

Texas $66,603 Maine $66,576 Arizona $66,535 Ohio $66,487 Georgia $65,859 Indiana $65,545 Wyoming $65,484 Utah $65,388

Iowa $65,347 Kansas $65,019 Louisiana $64,924 North Carolina $64,890 Missouri $64,876 Florida $64,610 Montana $64,466 Nebraska $64,330

Kentucky $64,254 South Carolina $63,981 Tennessee $63,811 Idaho $63,742 New Mexico $63,244 Oklahoma $63,135 Alabama $62,732 South Dakota $62,056

Arkansas $61,687 West Virginia $61,489 Mississippi $60,895

Top Paying Cities for PR Associates

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:

Adamsville: $71,957
Albion: $70,762
Ashaway: $72,230

Adamsville, RI $71,957 Albion, RI $70,762 Ashaway, RI $72,230 Barrington, RI $70,762 Block Island, RI $71,854 Bradford, RI $72,182 Bristol, RI $70,694 Carolina, RI $71,595

Charlestown, RI $71,670 Chepachet, RI $70,625 Clayville, RI $70,694 Coventry, RI $70,625 West Greenwich, RI $70,578 East Greenwich, RI $70,673 Exeter, RI $72,182 Fiskeville, RI $70,762

Forestdale, RI $70,694 Foster, RI $70,578 Glendale, RI $70,578 Greene, RI $71,370 Greenville, RI $70,762 Harmony, RI $70,741 Harrisville, RI $70,625 Hope, RI $70,762

Hope Valley, RI $72,230 Hopkinton, RI $72,250 Jamestown, RI $71,527 Kenyon, RI $72,162 Little Compton, RI $71,930 Manville, RI $70,762 Mapleville, RI $70,578 Newport, RI $71,540

Middletown, RI $71,841 North Kingstown, RI $70,557 North Scituate, RI $70,741 Oakland, RI $70,646 Pascoag, RI $70,605 Pawtucket, RI $70,762 Central Falls, RI $70,762 Cumberland, RI $70,762

Lincoln, RI $70,762 Portsmouth, RI $71,254 Prudence Island, RI $70,625 Rockville, RI $72,250 Saunderstown, RI $71,568 Shannock, RI $72,141 Slatersville, RI $70,694 Slocum, RI $71,568

Tiverton, RI $71,977 Wakefield, RI $71,493 Kingston, RI $71,506 Narragansett, RI $71,520 Peace Dale, RI $71,493 Warren, RI $70,741 Warwick, RI $70,762 Westerly, RI $72,271

West Kingston, RI $71,547 West Warwick, RI $70,762 Wood River Junction, RI $72,182 Woonsocket, RI $70,694 North Smithfield, RI $70,741 Wyoming, RI $72,162 Providence, RI $70,762 Cranston, RI $70,762

North Providence, RI $70,762 East Providence, RI $70,762 Riverside, RI $70,762 Rumford, RI $70,762 Smithfield, RI $70,762 Johnston, RI $70,762

PR Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a PR Associate'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 April 01, 2026

$63,681

Average $70,796/year

$77,025

$5,307

Average $5,900/month

$6,419

$1,225

Average $1,361/week

$1,481

$31

Average $34/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,025	$6,419	$1,481	$37
Average	$70,796	$5,900	$1,361	$34
25th Percentile	$63,681	$5,307	$1,225	$31

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