What are the main factors that influence a Public Relations Officer's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Public Relations Officer?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Public Relations Officer roles, with salaries approximately 35% above the market median.

How does experience change A Public Relations Officer's salary?

A Public Relations Officer's salary grows with experience: a Public Relations Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $90,376, a Public Relations Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $112,624, a Public Relations Officer (7+ years)earns $127,211, a Public Relations Senior Manager (7+ years)earns $153,595, a VP of Public Relations (7+ years)earns $241,313,

What are the highest paying states for a Public Relations Officer?

Public Relations Officer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Public Relations Officer roles are District of Columbia $149,306, California $148,740, Massachusetts $146,757. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Public Relations Officer roles make?

Salaries for Public Relations Officer level roles vary by specialization: VP of Public Relations: $253,016; Public Relations Executive: $253,006; Public Relations Senior Manager: $161,044; Public Relations Manager: $133,380; Public Relations Representative: $120,650.

Public Relations Officer Salary in Louisiana

How much does a Public Relations Officer make in Louisiana?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Public Relations Officer in Louisiana is $128,215 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

However, a Public Relations Officer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $154,320
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $118,288 to $141,879
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $109,250

10% $109,250

50% (Median) $128,215

90% $154,320

Public Relations Officer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$141,879	$11,823	$2,728	$68
Average	$128,215	$10,685	$2,466	$62
25th Percentile	$118,288	$9,857	$2,275	$57

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Key Factors That Influence Public Relations Officer Salaries

A Public Relations Officer'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 Experience Level Affects Public Relations Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Public Relations Officer'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): $90,376
Early Career (1-2 years): $112,624
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $127,211
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $153,595
Expert (over 8 years): $241,313

Levels	Salary
Public Re... Level Public Relations Officer	$90,376
Public Re... Level Public Relations Officer	$112,624
Public Re... Level Public Relations Officer	$127,211
Public Re... Level Public Relations Officer	$153,595
VP of Pub... Level Public Relations Officer	$241,313

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How Do Public Relations Officer 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 Public Relations Officers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $149,306.
California: $148,740.
Massachusetts: $146,757.

District of Columbia $149,306 California $148,740 Massachusetts $146,757 Washington $146,218 New Jersey $146,164 Alaska $145,975 Connecticut $144,114 New York $143,359

Hawaii $140,945 Rhode Island $139,812 Maryland $139,044 Minnesota $137,992 Colorado $137,587 Illinois $137,453 Oregon $136,940 Delaware $136,563

New Hampshire $136,325 Virginia $135,794 Pennsylvania $134,243 Nevada $133,461 North Dakota $133,205 Michigan $132,800 Wisconsin $132,652 Vermont $132,355

Texas $131,533 Maine $131,479 Arizona $131,398 Ohio $131,303 Georgia $130,063 Indiana $129,443 Wyoming $129,321 Utah $129,132

Iowa $129,051 Kansas $128,404 Louisiana $128,215 North Carolina $128,148 Missouri $128,121 Florida $127,595 Montana $127,312 Nebraska $127,042

Kentucky $126,894 South Carolina $126,354 Tennessee $126,017 Idaho $125,882 New Mexico $124,898 Oklahoma $124,682 Alabama $123,887 South Dakota $122,552

Arkansas $121,823 West Virginia $121,432 Mississippi $120,259

Top Paying Cities for Public Relations Officers

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:

Moreauville: $120,849
Morrow: $120,650
Newellton: $119,438

Moreauville, LA $120,849 Morrow, LA $120,650 Newellton, LA $119,438 Palmetto, LA $121,590 Pineville, LA $118,129 Plaucheville, LA $120,777 Rhinehart, LA $119,561 Ruby, LA $118,348

Saint Joseph, LA $119,553 Saint Landry, LA $119,566 Sicily Island, LA $119,601 Simmesport, LA $120,911 Trout, LA $118,930 Vidalia, LA $120,101 Waterproof, LA $119,539 Wildsville, LA $119,812

Wisner, LA $119,590 Aimwell, LA $119,387 Anacoco, LA $120,382 Atlanta, LA $119,747 Ball, LA $118,278 Belmont, LA $120,511 Bentley, LA $118,602 Boyce, LA $118,613

Calvin, LA $120,100 Campti, LA $120,297 Clarence, LA $120,440 Clarks, LA $119,652 Cloutierville, LA $119,690 Colfax, LA $118,803 Columbia, LA $119,242 Converse, LA $120,916

Dodson, LA $119,697 Dry Prong, LA $118,866 Elmer, LA $118,671 Enterprise, LA $119,369 Fisher, LA $120,568 Flatwoods, LA $119,272 Flora, LA $120,265 Florien, LA $120,251

Forest Hill, LA $118,529 Gardner, LA $118,605 Georgetown, LA $119,261 Glenmora, LA $118,878 Gorum, LA $119,735 Grayson, LA $119,257 Hineston, LA $119,273 Hornbeck, LA $120,381

Joyce, LA $119,426 Kelly, LA $119,311 Kurthwood, LA $120,302 Leesville, LA $120,305 Springfield, LA $124,689 Sun, LA $122,380 Talisheek, LA $122,743 Tangipahoa, LA $122,773

Tickfaw, LA $123,782 Varnado, LA $120,142 Lafayette, LA $121,877 Arcadia, LA $120,294 Ashland, LA $120,579 Athens, LA $120,596 Belcher, LA $123,096 Benton, LA $123,183

Bethany, LA $123,068 Bienville, LA $120,294 Blanchard, LA $123,635 Castor, LA $120,911 Cotton Valley, LA $122,324 Coushatta, LA $121,168 Cullen, LA $121,729 Doyline, LA $122,913

Dubberly, LA $122,161 Frierson, LA $123,074 Gibsland, LA $120,839 Gilliam, LA $122,704 Gloster, LA $122,807 Goldonna, LA $119,883 Grand Cane, LA $122,411 Greenwood, LA $123,235

Hall Summit, LA $121,988 Haughton, LA $123,250 Haynesville, LA $120,337 Heflin, LA $122,422 Homer, LA $120,414 Hosston, LA $122,387 Ida, LA $122,099 Jamestown, LA $121,802

Keatchie, LA $122,579 Keithville, LA $123,163 Lisbon, LA $119,754 Logansport, LA $121,903 Longstreet, LA $122,208 Elm Grove, LA $122,917 Mansfield, LA $122,046 Minden, LA $122,285

Mooringsport, LA $123,142 Oil City, LA $122,804 Pelican, LA $121,063 Plain Dealing, LA $122,353 Pleasant Hill, LA $120,729 Powhatan, LA $120,702 Princeton, LA $123,057 Ringgold, LA $122,224

Rodessa, LA $121,850 Saline, LA $120,137 Sarepta, LA $121,965 Shongaloo, LA $121,179 Sibley, LA $122,541 Springhill, LA $121,691 Stonewall, LA $123,226 Vivian, LA $122,444

Ruston, LA $119,718 Simsboro, LA $120,166 Prairieville, LA $127,000 Lacassine, LA $124,054 Leblanc, LA $122,897 Longville, LA $123,161 Merryville, LA $122,035 Mittie, LA $120,955

Oberlin, LA $120,935 Pitkin, LA $120,352 Ragley, LA $123,884 Reeves, LA $123,578 Rosepine, LA $120,998 Singer, LA $123,467 Starks, LA $124,276 Sugartown, LA $120,688

Sulphur, LA $124,631 Vinton, LA $124,715 Westlake, LA $124,905 Baker, LA $127,979 Denham Springs, LA $126,688 Gonzales, LA $126,360 Addis, LA $128,055 Albany, LA $124,727

Angola, LA $122,232 Batchelor, LA $122,951 Brittany, LA $126,348 Brusly, LA $128,009 Carville, LA $126,994 Clinton, LA $125,141 Convent, LA $125,034 Darrow, LA $125,888

Duplessis, LA $126,853 Erwinville, LA $127,379 Ethel, LA $125,939 Fordoche, LA $124,819 French Settlement, LA $126,039 Geismar, LA $126,559 Glynn, LA $127,066 Burnside, LA $126,528

Greenwell Springs, LA $127,068 Grosse Tete, LA $126,457 Hester, LA $124,529 Holden, LA $125,207 Innis, LA $122,136 Jackson, LA $125,748 Jarreau, LA $126,290 Krotz Springs, LA $122,424

Lakeland, LA $126,791 Lettsworth, LA $123,599 Livingston, LA $125,946 Livonia, LA $125,638 Lottie, LA $123,955 Maringouin, LA $125,479 Morganza, LA $124,499 New Roads, LA $125,545

Norwood, LA $124,289 Oscar, LA $126,439 Paulina, LA $124,748 Plaquemine, LA $126,909 Port Allen, LA $128,014 Hahnville, LA $126,996 Harvey, LA $128,526 Kenner, LA $128,524

Lafitte, LA $128,036 La Place, LA $126,592 Luling, LA $127,973 Lutcher, LA $124,995 Marrero, LA $128,526 Meraux, LA $128,526 Mount Airy, LA $125,404 New Sarpy, LA $127,646

Norco, LA $127,347 Paradis, LA $127,274 Pilottown, LA $121,915 Pointe A La Hache, LA $125,951 Port Sulphur, LA $125,858 Reserve, LA $125,946 Saint Bernard, LA $127,238 Saint James, LA $124,979

Saint Rose, LA $128,062 Vacherie, LA $125,126 Venice, LA $120,062 Violet, LA $128,526 Westwego, LA $128,526 New Orleans, LA $128,526 Sondheimer, LA $119,303 Summerfield, LA $119,608

Taylor, LA $121,801 Lena, LA $119,055 Pride, LA $126,905 Rosedale, LA $126,710 Rougon, LA $127,124 Saint Amant, LA $125,500 Saint Francisville, LA $124,926 Saint Gabriel, LA $127,346

Slaughter, LA $126,510 Sorrento, LA $125,562 Sunshine, LA $127,846 Tunica, LA $122,568 Ventress, LA $126,286 Wakefield, LA $124,766 Walker, LA $126,294 Watson, LA $127,097

Weyanoke, LA $123,691 White Castle, LA $126,210 Wilson, LA $124,713 Zachary, LA $127,356 Uncle Sam, LA $124,500 Baton Rouge, LA $128,081 Shreveport, LA $123,711 Barksdale Afb, LA $123,711

Bossier City, LA $123,711 Monroe, LA $119,383 Archibald, LA $119,319 Baskin, LA $119,330 Bastrop, LA $119,361 Bernice, LA $119,844 Bonita, LA $119,447 Calhoun, LA $119,352

Chatham, LA $119,302 Choudrant, LA $119,346 Collinston, LA $119,362 Crowville, LA $119,652 Delhi, LA $119,562 Delta, LA $119,921 Downsville, LA $119,360 Dubach, LA $120,045

Epps, LA $119,515 Eros, LA $119,311 Fairbanks, LA $119,383 Farmerville, LA $119,360 Forest, LA $119,980 Abbeville, LA $121,354 Arnaudville, LA $121,876 Avery Island, LA $121,799

Baldwin, LA $122,449 Basile, LA $121,303 Branch, LA $121,729 Breaux Bridge, LA $122,004 Broussard, LA $121,842 Cade, LA $121,817 Carencro, LA $121,859 Cecilia, LA $121,908

Centerville, LA $122,171 Charenton, LA $122,495 Chataignier, LA $121,308 Church Point, LA $121,709 Crowley, LA $121,575 Delcambre, LA $121,744 Duson, LA $121,799 Egan, LA $121,609

Elton, LA $121,461 Erath, LA $121,702 Estherwood, LA $121,575 Eunice, LA $121,273 Evangeline, LA $121,666 Franklin, LA $122,072 Garden City, LA $122,045 Grand Coteau, LA $121,799

Gueydan, LA $121,368 Iota, LA $121,588 Jeanerette, LA $122,239 Jennings, LA $122,124 Kaplan, LA $121,106 Lake Arthur, LA $123,067 Lawtell, LA $121,586 Leonville, LA $121,850

Loreauville, LA $122,425 Mamou, LA $120,863 Maurice, LA $121,748 Mermentau, LA $121,815 Milton, LA $121,797 Morse, LA $121,598 New Iberia, LA $121,849 Lydia, LA $121,981

Opelousas, LA $121,670 Perry, LA $121,654 Pine Prairie, LA $120,867 Port Barre, LA $122,092 Rayne, LA $121,740 Reddell, LA $121,051 Roanoke, LA $122,650 Saint Martinville, LA $121,972

Scott, LA $121,842 Sunset, LA $121,776 Turkey Creek, LA $119,429 Ville Platte, LA $120,622 Washington, LA $121,497 Welsh, LA $123,416 Youngsville, LA $121,795 Lake Charles, LA $124,898

Metairie, LA $128,526 Des Allemands, LA $127,008 Ama, LA $128,323 Arabi, LA $128,526 Barataria, LA $127,760 Belle Chasse, LA $128,071 Boothville, LA $122,583 Boutte, LA $127,626

Braithwaite, LA $127,966 Buras, LA $122,673 Chalmette, LA $128,526 Destrehan, LA $127,845 Edgard, LA $126,136 Empire, LA $123,517 Garyville, LA $125,412 Gramercy, LA $125,079

Gretna, LA $128,526 Bell City, LA $124,200 Cameron, LA $125,406 Creole, LA $122,546 Dequincy, LA $124,210 Deridder, LA $121,207 Dry Creek, LA $121,318 Elizabeth, LA $120,495

Evans, LA $120,284 Fenton, LA $123,753 Grand Chenier, LA $120,900 Grant, LA $120,618 Hackberry, LA $124,283 Hayes, LA $123,910 Iowa, LA $124,643 Kinder, LA $122,962

Thibodaux, LA $124,645 Pierre Part, LA $123,996 Amelia, LA $122,502 Belle Rose, LA $125,173 Berwick, LA $122,500 Bourg, LA $124,945 Chauvin, LA $123,311 Cut Off, LA $125,959

Donaldsonville, LA $125,791 Donner, LA $122,643 Dulac, LA $122,682 Galliano, LA $125,063 Gheens, LA $126,450 Gibson, LA $122,274 Golden Meadow, LA $123,374 Grand Isle, LA $123,353

Gray, LA $124,000 Houma, LA $123,392 Kraemer, LA $124,725 Labadieville, LA $122,978 Larose, LA $126,503 Lockport, LA $125,598 Mathews, LA $125,876 Montegut, LA $124,496

Morgan City, LA $122,882 Napoleonville, LA $123,729 Paincourtville, LA $124,870 Patterson, LA $122,248 Plattenville, LA $124,800 Raceland, LA $125,286 Schriever, LA $123,229 Theriot, LA $122,057

Hammond, LA $123,755 Abita Springs, LA $123,926 Akers, LA $125,285 Amite, LA $123,146 Angie, LA $120,437 Bogalusa, LA $121,937 Bush, LA $122,803 Covington, LA $125,273

Fluker, LA $122,874 Folsom, LA $123,295 Franklinton, LA $121,496 Greensburg, LA $124,220 Husser, LA $122,465 Independence, LA $123,835 Kentwood, LA $122,221 Lacombe, LA $124,728

Loranger, LA $123,064 Madisonville, LA $125,552 Mandeville, LA $125,811 Maurepas, LA $125,130 Mount Hermon, LA $120,602 Natalbany, LA $123,807 Pearl River, LA $122,788 Pine Grove, LA $125,525

Ponchatoula, LA $125,595 Robert, LA $123,875 Roseland, LA $122,990 Saint Benedict, LA $124,700 Slidell, LA $125,211 Spearsville, LA $119,665 Start, LA $119,350 Sterlington, LA $119,368

Swartz, LA $119,383 Tallulah, LA $119,526 Transylvania, LA $119,427 West Monroe, LA $119,383 Winnsboro, LA $119,515 Alexandria, LA $118,129 Acme, LA $120,031 Bordelonville, LA $120,445

Bunkie, LA $120,328 Center Point, LA $118,363 Chase, LA $119,512 Cheneyville, LA $118,749 Clayton, LA $119,669 Cottonport, LA $120,271 Deville, LA $118,466 Dupont, LA $120,831

Echo, LA $118,551 Effie, LA $118,707 Evergreen, LA $120,430 Ferriday, LA $119,825 Gilbert, LA $119,477 Hamburg, LA $120,425 Harrisonburg, LA $119,566 Hessmer, LA $118,909

Jena, LA $118,889 Jonesville, LA $119,644 Lebeau, LA $121,528 Lecompte, LA $118,305 Libuse, LA $118,137 Mansura, LA $119,659 Marksville, LA $119,621 Melville, LA $122,771

Monterey, LA $120,048 Longleaf, LA $118,828 Many, LA $120,294 Marthaville, LA $120,414 Melrose, LA $119,740 Montgomery, LA $119,973 Mora, LA $119,597 Natchez, LA $120,080

Natchitoches, LA $120,366 Fort Polk, LA $120,808 Negreet, LA $120,289 New Llano, LA $120,784 Noble, LA $120,524 Oakdale, LA $120,499 Olla, LA $119,383 Otis, LA $118,800

Pollock, LA $118,681 Provencal, LA $119,954 Robeline, LA $120,197 Saint Maurice, LA $120,048 Sieper, LA $118,948 Sikes, LA $119,314 Simpson, LA $119,824 Slagle, LA $120,304

Tioga, LA $118,193 Tullos, LA $119,352 Urania, LA $119,727 Winnfield, LA $119,807 Woodworth, LA $118,242 Zwolle, LA $120,401 Fort Necessity, LA $119,295 Grambling, LA $120,464

Hodge, LA $120,422 Jigger, LA $119,526 Jones, LA $119,296 Jonesboro, LA $120,046 Kilbourne, LA $119,615 Lake Providence, LA $119,615 Lillie, LA $119,706 Mangham, LA $119,295

Marion, LA $119,361 Mer Rouge, LA $119,377 Oak Grove, LA $119,642 Oak Ridge, LA $119,353 Pioneer, LA $119,524 Quitman, LA $120,095 Rayville, LA $119,334

Public Relations Officer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Public Relations Officer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 73% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Public Relations Officer positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Public Relations Officer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Public Relations Officer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$173,091	$83.0	35%
Internet	$166,680	$80.0	30%
Energy & Utilities	$160,269	$77.0	25%
Aerospace & Defense	$147,448	$71.0	15%
Financial Services	$141,037	$68.0	10%

Public Relations Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Public Relations Officer'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.

$118,288

Average $128,215/year

$141,879

$9,857

Average $10,685/month

$11,823

$2,275

Average $2,466/week

$2,728

$57

Average $62/hour

$68

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$141,879	$11,823	$2,728	$68
Average	$128,215	$10,685	$2,466	$62
25th Percentile	$118,288	$9,857	$2,275	$57

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