Public Relations Specialists Salary in Maine

Public relations specialists in Maine earn the most in Portland (average $70,520 a year) and the least in Bangor ($62,620), across the 2 Maine metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the public relations specialists average at $67,260 and the median at $62,450 for 1,400 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $84,120.

Public Relations Specialists average salary by city in Maine

Portland$70,520
Bangor$62,620

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Portland	$70,520	$68,330	$52,340	$55,359	102
Bangor	$62,620	$53,610	$47,390	$49,946	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled. 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 Maine

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.

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