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PR Specialist Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$38.30 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,888/year ($5,074/month) for a single filer
PR Specialist pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,710 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,410 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $107,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $139,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,760 PR Specialist jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 27-3031, “Public Relations Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median PR Specialist salary of $79,660 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,888 — an effective tax rate of 23.6%.
| Gross (median) | $79,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,695 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,094 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$3,983 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,888 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,074 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a PR Specialist make in Massachusetts?
- The median PR Specialist salary in Massachusetts is $79,660 per year ($38.30 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,410 and $107,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a PR Specialist in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $79,660, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $60,888 per year ($5,074 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.6%.
- How many PR Specialist jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 6,760 PR Specialist jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.