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Professional Trends

Kentucky Vs. National Public Relations Employment

Kentucky	920
National	53,460

Of all of the public relations professionals in the country, nearly 2% are in the state of Kentucky.

Employment Growth for Public relations professionals In Kentucky

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
660	630	790	910	920

Yellow: Actual Values

In Kentucky, the field of public relations is growing. In 2010 there were 260 more public relations professionals working in Kentucky than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of public relations professionals has grown by 39%. This growth is faster than the national trend for public relations professionals which shows a 21% increase in the number of public relations professionals working around the nation.

Public Relations VS. All Professions salaries in Kentucky

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$68,250	$71,730	$69,810	$68,490	$69,600
$39,791	$41,432	$43,385	$44,191	$44,977

Light Blue: Public Relations
Dark Yellow: All Professions

As the number of public relations professionals is growing, the salaries paid to public relations professionals are increasing in Kentucky. The mean salary for public relations professionals in 2006 was $68,250 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $69,600 per year.

Salary percentiles for Public relations professionals in Kentucky

10th percentile	$38,690
25th percentile	$49,510
50th percentile	$63,430
75th percentile	$83,840
90th percentile	$105,300

Thus, there was a 2% growth in public relations professionals' salaries. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. Within the field of public relations, there is a huge variation in pay, with the highest paid public relations professionals earning 172% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Kentucky state.

Average Salaries for Public relations professionals and related professions in Kentucky

Advertising	$52,610
Business Administration	$74,900
Business Management	$81,750
Communications	$35,828
Fashion Marketing	$59,170
Marketing	$76,335
Political Science	$69,630
Public Relations	$69,600

In Kentucky, public relations professionals earn, on average, more than professionals in related fields.

Educational Trends

Public Relations programs available for each degree type for all schools in Kentucky

associate	0
bachelor	8
master	0
doctor	0
Certificate	0
Total	8

The number of students graduating from the 6 accredited public relations schools in Kentucky is decreasing. In 2006 there were 336 public relations graduates from public relations courses in Kentucky and in 2010 there were 274 graduates.

Thus there was a 18% percent decrease in the number of public relations school degree or certificate graduates in Kentucky. 100% of these graduates received a bachelor's degree in public relations.

Public Relations Faculty Salaries in Kentucky

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