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Public Relations Specialists (27-3031) in Hartford Labor Market Area
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Hartford LMA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment690
Mean wage$39.14
Entry wage$24.22
10th percentile wage$23.60
50th percentile wage$35.67
90th percentile wage$57.81
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations14019.6%
Public Administration10014.5%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services9012.9%
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities9012.5%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Management of Companies and Enterprises50$57.53
Public Administration100$44.50
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities90$43.74
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations140$33.54
Public Relations Specialists (27-3031)
Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $35.67 $33.65 $2.02
2022$34.35+3.8%$32.40+3.8%$1.95
2021$32.82+4.7%$30.96+4.7%$1.86
2020$31.96+2.7%$30.15+2.7%$1.81
2019$31.32+2.1%$29.54+2.1%$1.77
2018$30.60+2.3%$28.86+2.3%$1.73
2017$29.95+2.2%$28.25+2.2%$1.70
2016$29.32+2.1%$27.66+2.1%$1.66
2015$28.77+1.9%$27.14+1.9%$1.63
2014$28.19+2.1%$26.59+2.1%$1.60
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $35.67 $26.35 $9.32
2022$34.35+3.8%$25.47+3.4%$8.88
2021$32.82+4.7%$24.10+5.7%$8.72
2020$31.96+2.7%$23.28+3.5%$8.69
2019$31.32+2.1%$22.62+2.9%$8.70
2018$30.60+2.3%$21.96+3.0%$8.64
2017$29.95+2.2%$21.33+2.9%$8.62
2016$29.32+2.1%$20.83+2.4%$8.49
2015$28.77+1.9%$20.30+2.6%$8.46
2014$28.19+2.1%$19.87+2.2%$8.31
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
New Haven $40.97  540  
Hartford $35.67  690  
Bridgeport-Stamford $35.22  440  
Danbury $33.41  70  
Norwich-New London $32.60  130  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $35.67  690  
New Haven $40.97  540  
Bridgeport-Stamford $35.22  440  
Norwich-New London $32.60  130  
Danbury $33.41  70  
Wages in other areas
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