Public Relations Specialists Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #19 of 51 · NC
6.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $78,940 ≈ $38/hr
Median annual salary $67,230
Employment 9,910
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $39,840P25 $51,530 Median $67,230P75 $89,990P90 $136,450
About 80% of public relations specialistss in North Carolina earn between $39,840 and $136,450. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean public relations specialists salary in North Carolina is $78,940, about 6.2% below the U.S. average ($84,120). That works out to roughly $38/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, NC | $77,500 | $79,340 | 170 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $76,970 | $84,780 | 1,090 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $75,190 | $86,370 | 2,470 |
| Greenville, NC | $68,960 | $68,780 | 130 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $68,790 | $82,230 | 2,330 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $64,090 | $79,970 | 60 |
| Wilmington, NC | $63,620 | $72,290 | 340 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $62,580 | $69,280 | 490 |