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PR Specialist Salary in Arizona (2026)
$32.07 per hour · take-home ≈ $54,495/year ($4,541/month) for a single filer
PR Specialist pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $52,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $66,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $85,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $111,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,350 PR Specialist jobs in Arizona (occupation code 27-3031, “Public Relations Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median PR Specialist salary of $66,710 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $54,495 — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
| Gross (median) | $66,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,846 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,103 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$1,265 |
| Take-home (annual) | $54,495 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,541 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a PR Specialist make in Arizona?
- The median PR Specialist salary in Arizona is $66,710 per year ($32.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $52,580 and $85,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a PR Specialist in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $66,710, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $54,495 per year ($4,541 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
- How many PR Specialist jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 5,350 PR Specialist jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.