Public Relations Specialists pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for public relations specialists is $30.16 an hour ($62,730 a year). About 2,950 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($74,750). South Carolina ranks 39th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public relations specialists in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.71 | $38,920 |
| 25% of workers | $23.63 | $49,150 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.16 | $62,730 |
| 75% of workers | $44.50 | $92,560 |
| 90% of workers | $69.20 | $143,940 |
Public Relations Specialists pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg | $65,870 | 120 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $63,780 | 570 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $63,310 | 470 |
| Columbia | $61,610 | 810 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $61,020 | 120 |
| Florence | $49,820 | 100 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $69,440 |
| Marketing Managers | $143,290 |
| Advertising Sales Agents | $68,200 |
| Fundraisers | $62,720 |
| Producers and Directors | $56,030 |
| Public Relations Managers | $104,920 |
| Writers and Authors | $51,920 |
| Technical Writers | $82,540 |
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