U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsEngage in promoting or creating an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225,590 | 0.9 % | $28.44 | $59,150 | 0.5 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $14.69 | $18.73 | $25.05 | $34.53 | $45.77 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $30,560 | $38,960 | $52,090 | $71,820 | $95,200 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services | 30,660 | 7.50 | $33.51 | $69,700 |
| Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | 20,030 | 4.72 | $28.74 | $59,770 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 16,770 | 0.59 | $25.73 | $53,510 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 10,020 | 0.18 | $26.95 | $56,050 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 9,540 | 0.50 | $30.11 | $62,630 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services | 30,660 | 7.50 | $33.51 | $69,700 |
| Grantmaking and Giving Services | 7,600 | 6.15 | $26.97 | $56,110 |
| Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | 20,030 | 4.72 | $28.74 | $59,770 |
| Social Advocacy Organizations | 6,990 | 3.68 | $25.95 | $53,970 |
| Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works) | 520 | 2.09 | $29.08 | $60,490 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 4,970 | 0.24 | $41.67 | $86,660 |
| Postal Service | 80 | 0.01 | $40.54 | $84,330 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 3,560 | 0.25 | $39.69 | $82,560 |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | (8) | (8) | $39.46 | $82,080 |
| Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 650 | 0.11 | $39.17 | $81,480 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 24,150 | 1.73 | 0.97 | $32.22 | $67,010 |
| New York | 21,610 | 2.59 | 1.46 | $33.37 | $69,410 |
| Texas | 20,190 | 2.00 | 1.13 | $28.19 | $58,630 |
| Florida | 12,190 | 1.72 | 0.97 | $27.51 | $57,210 |
| Pennsylvania | 10,060 | 1.84 | 1.03 | $28.54 | $59,370 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 8,070 | 12.62 | 7.11 | $39.68 | $82,540 |
| Colorado | 8,190 | 3.80 | 2.14 | $29.64 | $61,650 |
| Vermont | 1,010 | 3.50 | 1.97 | $24.18 | $50,300 |
| Massachusetts | 9,380 | 3.01 | 1.69 | $29.87 | $62,140 |
| Nebraska | 2,400 | 2.66 | 1.50 | $21.27 | $44,240 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 8,070 | 12.62 | 7.11 | $39.68 | $82,540 |
| New York | 21,610 | 2.59 | 1.46 | $33.37 | $69,410 |
| Virginia | 7,960 | 2.26 | 1.27 | $32.50 | $67,610 |
| California | 24,150 | 1.73 | 0.97 | $32.22 | $67,010 |
| Maryland | 3,100 | 1.26 | 0.71 | $31.43 | $65,380 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 16,870 | 3.39 | 1.91 | $35.69 | $74,240 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 13,040 | 5.69 | 3.21 | $39.02 | $81,160 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 7,400 | 1.94 | 1.09 | $30.76 | $63,990 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 6,760 | 4.08 | 2.30 | $30.42 | $63,260 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO | 5,300 | 4.48 | 2.52 | $30.32 | $63,060 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 5,170 | 2.58 | 1.45 | $31.76 | $66,060 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 5,010 | 1.42 | 0.80 | $28.74 | $59,790 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 4,300 | 1.72 | 0.97 | $28.63 | $59,560 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 4,170 | 2.31 | 1.30 | $32.07 | $66,700 |
| San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division | 3,800 | 4.01 | 2.26 | $37.82 | $78,670 |