What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Public Relations Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Entry Level Public Relations Assistant?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Entry Level Public Relations Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Entry Level Public Relations Assistant's salary?

An Entry Level Public Relations Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $54,927 for beginners, reaching about $85,269 at mid-level, and approach $120,002 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Public Relations Assistant?

Entry Level Public Relations Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Public Relations Assistant roles are District of Columbia $67,424, California $67,168, Massachusetts $66,273. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Public Relations Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Public Relations Assistant level roles vary by specialization: VP of Public Relations: $252,934; Public Relations Executive: $252,924; Public Relations Senior Manager: $161,005; Public Relations Manager: $133,323; Public Relations Assistant Account Executive: $77,125.

Entry Level Public Relations Assistant Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Entry Level Public Relations Assistant make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Public Relations Assistant in New Mexico is $56,402 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, an Entry Level Public Relations Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,928
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,933 to $63,482
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,044

10% $44,044

50% (Median) $56,402

90% $69,928

Entry Level Public Relations Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,482	$5,290	$1,221	$31
Average	$56,402	$4,700	$1,085	$27
25th Percentile	$49,933	$4,161	$960	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Public Relations Assistant Salaries

An Entry Level Public Relations Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Entry Level Public Relations Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Public Relations Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $54,927
Early Career (1-2 years): $67,905
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $85,269
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $106,282
Expert (over 8 years): $120,002

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Public Relations Assistant	less than 1 year	$54,927
Public Relations Specialist II	1-2 years	$67,905
Public Relations Specialist III	2-4 years	$85,269
Public Relations Specialist IV	5-8 years	$106,282
Public Relations Manager	over 8 years	$120,002

How Do Entry Level Public Relations Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Entry Level Public Relations Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $67,424.
California: $67,168.
Massachusetts: $66,273.

District of Columbia $67,424 California $67,168 Massachusetts $66,273 Washington $66,029 New Jersey $66,005 Alaska $65,920 Connecticut $65,079 New York $64,738

Hawaii $63,648 Rhode Island $63,137 Maryland $62,790 Minnesota $62,315 Colorado $62,132 Illinois $62,071 Oregon $61,840 Delaware $61,669

New Hampshire $61,562 Virginia $61,322 Pennsylvania $60,622 Nevada $60,268 North Dakota $60,153 Michigan $59,970 Wisconsin $59,903 Vermont $59,769

Texas $59,398 Maine $59,373 Arizona $59,337 Ohio $59,294 Georgia $58,734 Indiana $58,454 Wyoming $58,399 Utah $58,314

Iowa $58,277 Kansas $57,985 Louisiana $57,900 North Carolina $57,869 Missouri $57,857 Florida $57,620 Montana $57,492 Nebraska $57,370

Kentucky $57,303 South Carolina $57,059 Tennessee $56,907 Idaho $56,846 New Mexico $56,402 Oklahoma $56,304 Alabama $55,945 South Dakota $55,342

Arkansas $55,013 West Virginia $54,837 Mississippi $54,307

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Public Relations Assistant

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $57,002
Belen: $56,685
Bernalillo: $57,103

Algodones, NM $57,002

Belen, NM $56,685

Bernalillo, NM $57,103

Bluewater, NM $55,904

Bosque, NM $56,268

Casa Blanca, NM $56,396

Cedar Crest, NM $57,151

Cedarvale, NM $54,910

Cerrillos, NM $57,043

Claunch, NM $54,706

Coyote, NM $56,203

Cuba, NM $56,113

Cubero, NM $56,520

Edgewood, NM $56,895

Estancia, NM $56,217

Gallina, NM $55,909

Counselor, NM $55,944

Grants, NM $55,840

Milan, NM $56,064

Isleta, NM $57,201

Jarales, NM $56,630

Jemez Pueblo, NM $56,728

Jemez Springs, NM $56,553

Laguna, NM $56,797

La Jara, NM $56,050

La Joya, NM $55,921

Lindrith, NM $55,853

Los Lunas, NM $56,985

Mcintosh, NM $56,526

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $56,150

Moriarty, NM $56,336

Mountainair, NM $55,729

Nageezi, NM $55,869

New Laguna, NM $56,493

Paguate, NM $56,531

Pena Blanca, NM $57,163

Peralta, NM $57,075

Placitas, NM $57,104

Ponderosa, NM $56,656

Prewitt, NM $55,887

Regina, NM $55,926

Sandia Park, NM $57,007

Corrales, NM $57,222

San Fidel, NM $56,188

San Rafael, NM $55,949

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $57,008

San Ysidro, NM $56,931

Stanley, NM $56,329

Tijeras, NM $57,014

Tome, NM $56,909

Torreon, NM $56,719

Veguita, NM $56,264

Willard, NM $55,628

Youngsville, NM $56,219

Bosque Farms, NM $57,180

Clines Corners, NM $55,988

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $57,051

Cochiti Lake, NM $57,125

Albuquerque, NM $57,254

Kirtland Afb, NM $57,254

Rio Rancho, NM $57,160

Gallup, NM $55,968

Brimhall, NM $55,810

Church Rock, NM $55,836

Continental Divide, NM $55,796

Crownpoint, NM $55,843

Fence Lake, NM $55,594

Fort Wingate, NM $55,816

Gamerco, NM $55,910

Mentmore, NM $55,824

Mexican Springs, NM $55,817

Ramah, NM $55,715

Rehoboth, NM $55,854

Thoreau, NM $55,857

Tohatchi, NM $55,806

Vanderwagen, NM $55,817

Zuni, NM $55,804

Navajo, NM $55,880

Jamestown, NM $55,741

Pinehill, NM $55,671

Sheep Springs, NM $55,866

Smith Lake, NM $56,075

Yatahey, NM $55,846

Farmington, NM $56,115

Aztec, NM $56,218

Blanco, NM $55,956

Bloomfield, NM $55,889

Flora Vista, NM $56,173

Fruitland, NM $55,821

Kirtland, NM $56,173

La Plata, NM $56,193

Navajo Dam, NM $56,168

Shiprock, NM $56,090

Waterflow, NM $56,062

Newcomb, NM $55,832

Sanostee, NM $55,868

Santa Fe, NM $57,546

Abiquiu, NM $55,972

Alcalde, NM $56,947

Amalia, NM $55,887

Arroyo Hondo, NM $55,808

Arroyo Seco, NM $55,873

Canjilon, NM $55,799

Canones, NM $56,308

Carson, NM $56,022

Cebolla, NM $55,832

Cerro, NM $55,849

Chama, NM $56,077

Chamisal, NM $56,796

Chimayo, NM $57,195

Cordova, NM $57,098

Costilla, NM $56,121

Taos Ski Valley, NM $55,696

Dixon, NM $56,742

Dulce, NM $56,076

El Prado, NM $55,922

El Rito, NM $56,179

Embudo, NM $56,450

Espanola, NM $57,126

Glorieta, NM $57,325

Hernandez, NM $56,595

Ilfeld, NM $56,796

La Madera, NM $56,080

Lamy, NM $57,106

Llano, NM $56,681

Los Alamos, NM $57,241

White Rock, NM $57,349

Medanales, NM $56,657

Ojo Caliente, NM $56,324

Los Ojos, NM $55,939

Pecos, NM $57,146

Penasco, NM $56,470

Petaca, NM $55,748

Questa, NM $55,908

Ranchos De Taos, NM $56,202

Red River, NM $55,748

Ribera, NM $56,107

Rowe, NM $56,849

San Cristobal, NM $55,746

San Jose, NM $56,709

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $56,986

Santa Cruz, NM $57,176

Serafina, NM $55,965

Taos, NM $55,890

Tererro, NM $57,329

Tesuque, NM $57,546

Tierra Amarilla, NM $55,890

Trampas, NM $56,424

Tres Piedras, NM $55,732

Truchas, NM $56,939

Vadito, NM $56,396

Valdez, NM $55,788

Vallecitos, NM $55,745

Velarde, NM $56,656

Villanueva, NM $55,998

Spaceport City, NM $54,857

Las Vegas, NM $55,523

Angel Fire, NM $55,687

Anton Chico, NM $55,427

Buena Vista, NM $55,936

Chacon, NM $55,976

Cimarron, NM $55,600

Cleveland, NM $56,373

Eagle Nest, NM $55,642

Guadalupita, NM $55,890

Holman, NM $56,229

La Loma, NM $55,334

Maxwell, NM $55,619

Miami, NM $55,499

Mills, NM $55,302

Montezuma, NM $56,659

Mora, NM $56,452

Mosquero, NM $55,254

Ocate, NM $55,559

Ojo Feliz, NM $55,706

Rainsville, NM $55,950

Raton, NM $55,759

Rociada, NM $56,688

Roy, NM $55,314

Sapello, NM $56,196

Solano, NM $55,246

Springer, NM $55,475

Ute Park, NM $55,626

Valmora, NM $55,477

Wagon Mound, NM $55,413

Watrous, NM $55,495

Socorro, NM $55,367

Aragon, NM $55,534

Datil, NM $55,305

Lemitar, NM $55,625

Luna, NM $55,633

Magdalena, NM $55,310

Pie Town, NM $55,494

Polvadera, NM $55,759

Quemado, NM $55,609

Reserve, NM $55,509

San Acacia, NM $55,850

San Antonio, NM $55,061

Truth Or Consequences, NM $55,049

Arrey, NM $55,040

Caballo, NM $55,078

Derry, NM $54,798

Elephant Butte, NM $55,192

Garfield, NM $54,639

Hatch, NM $53,763

Monticello, NM $55,046

Rincon, NM $53,454

Salem, NM $54,468

Williamsburg, NM $55,119

Winston, NM $55,086

Las Cruces, NM $52,754

White Sands Missile Range, NM $52,927

Santa Teresa, NM $53,312

Playas, NM $55,304

Animas, NM $55,439

Anthony, NM $53,299

Arenas Valley, NM $55,341

Bayard, NM $55,290

Berino, NM $53,057

Buckhorn, NM $55,347

Santa Clara, NM $55,387

Chamberino, NM $53,113

Cliff, NM $55,284

Columbus, NM $55,135

Deming, NM $55,148

Dona Ana, NM $52,756

Fairacres, NM $52,913

Faywood, NM $55,122

Fort Bayard, NM $55,334

Gila, NM $55,202

Glenwood, NM $55,245

Hachita, NM $55,135

Hanover, NM $55,147

Hillsboro, NM $55,034

Hurley, NM $55,253

La Mesa, NM $53,763

Lordsburg, NM $55,263

Mesilla, NM $52,755

Mesilla Park, NM $52,761

Mesquite, NM $52,806

Mimbres, NM $55,190

Mule Creek, NM $55,340

Organ, NM $52,788

Pinos Altos, NM $55,282

Radium Springs, NM $52,776

Redrock, NM $55,142

Rodeo, NM $55,509

San Miguel, NM $52,786

Silver City, NM $55,283

Sunland Park, NM $53,028

Tyrone, NM $55,447

Vado, NM $52,827

Chaparral, NM $53,493

Clovis, NM $55,177

Cannon Afb, NM $55,055

Broadview, NM $55,016

Causey, NM $54,922

Crossroads, NM $54,792

Dora, NM $55,052

Elida, NM $54,824

Floyd, NM $54,957

Fort Sumner, NM $54,913

Grady, NM $55,069

House, NM $55,025

Kenna, NM $54,824

Lingo, NM $54,918

Melrose, NM $55,034

Milnesand, NM $54,802

Pep, NM $54,877

Portales, NM $55,078

Rogers, NM $54,893

Saint Vrain, NM $55,069

Taiban, NM $54,894

Texico, NM $55,091

Yeso, NM $54,695

Roswell, NM $54,758

Artesia, NM $54,866

Caprock, NM $54,755

Carlsbad, NM $54,902

Dexter, NM $54,797

Eunice, NM $54,951

Hagerman, NM $54,824

Hobbs, NM $55,031

Hope, NM $54,623

Jal, NM $54,887

Lake Arthur, NM $54,734

Lakewood, NM $54,815

Loco Hills, NM $54,916

Loving, NM $54,888

Lovington, NM $54,978

Mcdonald, NM $54,829

Malaga, NM $54,835

Maljamar, NM $54,781

Monument, NM $54,910

Tatum, NM $54,864

Whites City, NM $54,956

Carrizozo, NM $54,499

Alamogordo, NM $54,325

Alto, NM $54,507

Bent, NM $54,335

Capitan, NM $54,380

Cloudcroft, NM $54,329

Corona, NM $54,735

Encino, NM $55,175

Fort Stanton, NM $54,403

Glencoe, NM $54,364

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $54,319

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $54,319

Hondo, NM $54,414

La Luz, NM $54,319

Lincoln, NM $54,256

Mayhill, NM $54,442

Mescalero, NM $54,343

Nogal, NM $54,577

Orogrande, NM $54,346

Picacho, NM $54,402

Pinon, NM $54,607

Ruidoso, NM $54,610

Ruidoso Downs, NM $54,536

Sacramento, NM $54,368

San Patricio, NM $54,432

Sunspot, NM $54,319

Timberon, NM $54,436

Tinnie, NM $54,371

Tularosa, NM $54,355

Vaughn, NM $54,953

Weed, NM $54,435

Tucumcari, NM $55,226

Amistad, NM $55,154

Bard, NM $55,066

Capulin, NM $55,690

Clayton, NM $55,262

Conchas Dam, NM $55,312

Cuervo, NM $55,045

Des Moines, NM $55,470

Folsom, NM $55,556

Garita, NM $55,206

Gladstone, NM $55,316

Grenville, NM $55,306

Logan, NM $55,224

Mcalister, NM $55,053

Nara Visa, NM $55,093

Newkirk, NM $55,154

Quay, NM $55,186

San Jon, NM $55,126

Santa Rosa, NM $55,186

Sedan, NM $55,205

Trementina, NM $55,203

Entry Level Public Relations Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Entry Level Public Relations Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Entry Level Public Relations Assistant positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Entry Level Public Relations Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Entry Level Public Relations Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$70,502	$34.0	25%
Internet	$67,682	$33.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$64,862	$31.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$62,042	$30.0	10%
Financial Services	$62,042	$30.0	10%

Entry Level Public Relations Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Public Relations Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$49,933

Average $56,402/year

$63,482

$4,161

Average $4,700/month

$5,290

$960

Average $1,085/week

$1,221

$24

Average $27/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,482	$5,290	$1,221	$31
Average	$56,402	$4,700	$1,085	$27
25th Percentile	$49,933	$4,161	$960	$24

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