Public Relations Specialists Salary in Virginia
Ranked #7 of 51 · VA
10.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $92,860 ≈ $45/hr
Median annual salary $80,380
Employment 9,990
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $46,840P25 $60,610 Median $80,380P75 $111,600P90 $162,050
About 80% of public relations specialistss in Virginia earn between $46,840 and $162,050. 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 Virginia is $92,860, about 10.4% above the U.S. average ($84,120). That works out to roughly $45/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | $76,580 | $83,880 | 380 |
| Richmond, VA | $75,730 | $82,880 | 1,760 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $73,890 | $77,570 | 1,140 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $73,400 | $82,980 | 70 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $67,300 | $73,580 | 80 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $66,190 | $72,600 | 100 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $65,170 | $65,870 | 190 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $62,970 | $67,920 | 90 |