Public Relations Specialists
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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Public Relations Specialists to increase by 1.8% between 2024 and 2034, from 314,500 to 320,200 jobs. Its estimate of 23,000 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($74,750), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
314,500
Projected employment (2034)
320,200
Projected change (2024–2034)
2%
Annual openings (projected average)
23,000
Pay & Preparation
$74,750
Bachelor's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Speaking (4.12/5) • Active Listening (4.12/5) • Writing (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Social Perceptiveness (4/5) • Critical Thinking (3.88/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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