Public Relations Specialists Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #43 of 51 · KY
19.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $67,550 ≈ $32/hr
Median annual salary $60,150
Employment 2,580
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,190P25 $47,920 Median $60,150P75 $77,670P90 $103,530
About 80% of public relations specialistss in Kentucky earn between $37,190 and $103,530. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean public relations specialists salary in Kentucky is $67,550, about 19.7% below the U.S. average ($84,120). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro, KY | $69,350 | $66,770 | 40 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $67,200 | $73,630 | 90 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $62,380 | $68,990 | 520 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $61,640 | $72,860 | 820 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $53,760 | $65,940 | 260 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $53,200 | $58,360 | 100 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $52,580 | $65,200 | 100 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $51,820 | $60,230 | 130 |