This post summarizes key statistics on Public Relations Specialists using nationally representative data. These statistics include education attainment distributions, income over the career, most common majors, and more.
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Income Over Career
This chart provides the median income by age for Public Relations Specialists.
Ten Most Common Industries
| Share | Income | Industry |
|---|---|---|
| 20.50 | 79,408 | Advertising |
| 8.00 | 83,191 | Membership organizations, n.e.c. |
| 5.60 | 63,527 | Colleges and universities |
| 4.90 | 73,300 | General government, n.e.c. |
| 3.70 | 90,725 | Management and public relations services |
| 3.20 | 56,180 | Elementary and secondary schools |
| 3.00 | 68,044 | Hospitals |
| 2.20 | 102,992 | National security and international affairs |
| 2.10 | 101,398 | Administration of economic programs |
| 2.00 | 127,485 | Computer and data processing services |
This table highlights the top industries people working as Public Relations Specialists work in, and how much they earn in each industry.
Education Distribution
This chart shows the maximal educational attainment of people working as Public Relations Specialists. Its meant to give a sense of the credentials required to work in this Occupation.
Ten Most Common Majors
This table highlights the top majors people working as Public Relations Specialists received, and how earnings vary by major.
Weekly Hours Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of typical weekly work hours of people working as Public Relations Specialists. Its meant to provide a sense of the work-life balance one should expect from this Occupation.
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