Public Relations Specialists Salary in Maryland

Public relations specialists in Maryland earn the most in Lexington Park (average $107,990 a year) and the least in Hagerstown ($71,560), across the 4 Maryland metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the public relations specialists average at $88,560 and the median at $79,560 for 4,190 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $84,120.

Public Relations Specialists average salary by city in Maryland

Lexington Park$107,990
Baltimore$84,900
Salisbury$84,250
Hagerstown$71,560

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lexington Park	$107,990	$99,960	$73,570	$79,871	101
Baltimore	$84,900	$77,570	$59,990	$64,736	104
Salisbury	$84,250	$71,490	$63,730	$64,310	96
Hagerstown	$71,560	$62,220	$45,470	$55,985	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Public Relations Specialists salary in other states

Public Relations Specialists salary by city and state

More about pay in Maryland

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-3031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.