Median annual earnings for salaried public relations specialists were $47,350 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $35,600 and $65,310; the lowest 10 percent earned less than $28,080, and the top 10 percent earned more than $89,220. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of public relations specialists in May 2006 were:
| Management of companies and enterprises | $52,940 |
| Business, professional, labor, political, and similar organizations | 51,400 |
| Advertising and related services | 49,980 |
| Local government | 47,550 |
| Colleges, universities, and professional schools | 43,330 |