Public Relations Specialists pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for public relations specialists is $32.32 an hour ($67,230 a year). About 9,910 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($74,750). North Carolina ranks 24th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public relations specialists in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.15 | $39,840 |
| 25% of workers | $24.77 | $51,530 |
| Half of workers (median) | $32.32 | $67,230 |
| 75% of workers | $43.26 | $89,990 |
| 90% of workers | $65.60 | $136,450 |
Public Relations Specialists pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $77,500 | 170 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $76,970 | 1,090 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $75,190 | 2,470 |
| Greenville | $68,960 | 130 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $68,790 | 2,330 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $64,090 | 60 |
| Wilmington | $63,620 | 340 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $62,580 | 490 |
| Winston-Salem | $61,580 | 430 |
| Jacksonville | $61,050 | 80 |
| Rocky Mount | $61,030 | 50 |
| Goldsboro | $60,270 | 40 |
| Burlington | $59,150 | 90 |
| Asheville | $58,970 | 400 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $58,270 | 180 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for public relations specialists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +1.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 23,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $78,410 |
| Marketing Managers | $165,480 |
| Fundraisers | $66,100 |
| Producers and Directors | $63,700 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,660 |
| Public Relations Managers | $132,280 |
| Fundraising Managers | $125,870 |
| Technical Writers | $86,320 |
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