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PR Specialist Salary in Maryland (2026)
$38.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,233/year ($5,103/month) for a single filer
PR Specialist pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,600 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,560 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $108,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $147,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,190 PR Specialist jobs in Maryland (occupation code 27-3031, “Public Relations Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median PR Specialist salary of $79,560 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,233 — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
| Gross (median) | $79,560 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,673 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,086 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$3,567 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,233 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,103 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a PR Specialist make in Maryland?
- The median PR Specialist salary in Maryland is $79,560 per year ($38.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,600 and $108,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a PR Specialist in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $79,560, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $61,233 per year ($5,103 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
- How many PR Specialist jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 4,190 PR Specialist jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.