Public Information Officer

What We Do

Public Information Officers act as a liaison for companies and clients as well as the media. They research client needs and relay them to management, and answer questions and issue press releases for publicity purposes.

Work Environment

A government job is the most common place for a Public Information Officer to find employment although other organizations use such kind of services as well.

How to Become

A Public Information Officer has to have an undergraduate degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or other relevant industries.

Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position shows a growth of 21% by 2020.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Public Information Officer was $ 50,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide are 14% lower than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

There are no extra certifications required for this position.

Education Requirements

Easily find and compare Bachelor's, Master's & PhD Psychology programs required for a Public Information Officer.

Compare the Top Salary Sites

We've researched the salary levels for Public Information Officer from the top 3 job websites including Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com and SimplyHired.com. Below are the compared salaries for Public Information Officer:
Below are the salaries for Public Information Officer, as quoted by the top job websites:

$ 50,000.00	$ 62,639.00	$ 54,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

The following lists ranks salaries in each state around the country.

Alabama - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 50,000.00
Alaska - $ 37,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Alaska are 25% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 37,000.00
Arizona - $ 41,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Arizona are 17% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 41,000.00
Arkansas - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Arkansas are the same as average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 50,000.00
California - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 54,000.00
Colorado - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 44,000.00
Connecticut - $ 58,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 58,000.00
DC - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 24% higher than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 62,000.00
Delaware - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 44,000.00
Florida - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 47,000.00
Georgia - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 57,000.00
Hawaii - $ 31,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 51
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 31,000.00
Idaho - $ 33,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Idaho are 33% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 33,000.00
Illinois - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 57,000.00
Indiana - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 48,000.00
Iowa - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 49,000.00
Kansas - $ 46,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 46,000.00
Kentucky - $ 43,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 43,000.00
Louisiana - $ 43,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 13% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 43,000.00
Maine - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 44,000.00
Maryland - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 51,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 60,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 60,000.00
Michigan - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 51,000.00
Minnesota - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 44,000.00
Mississippi - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 4% higher than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 52,000.00
Missouri - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 49,000.00
Montana - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Montana are 11% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 44,000.00
Nebraska - $ 37,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 37,000.00
Nevada - $ 39,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Nevada are 22% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 39,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 49,000.00
New Jersey - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 54,000.00
New Mexico - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 44,000.00
New York - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 61,000.00
North Carolina - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 48,000.00
North Dakota - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 44,000.00
Ohio - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 48,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 46,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 46,000.00
Oregon - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 48,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 48,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 46,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 8% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 46,000.00
South Carolina - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 3% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 48,000.00
South Dakota - $ 38,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 24% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 38,000.00
Tennessee - $ 46,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 46,000.00
Texas - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 48,000.00
Utah - $ 39,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 39,000.00
Vermont - $ 44,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 44,000.00
Virginia - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 50,000.00
Washington - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Washington are 1% higher than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 51,000.00
West Virginia - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 47,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 45,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 45,000.00
Wyoming - $ 42,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Public Information Officer salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Public Information Officer $ 42,000.00

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