Public Relations Specialists Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $49,000 -29.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.56
10th percentile $39,230
90th percentile $79,000
Employed locally 90
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,230
    25th
    $49,000
    50th (median)
    $49,000
    75th
    $54,280
    90th
    $79,000

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 84% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Public Relations Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $102,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,200
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,460
    District of Columbia $97,800
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $95,370
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $93,220

    Nearby metros — Public Relations Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $95,370
    Winchester, VA-WV $76,460
    Morgantown, WV $59,370
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $51,800
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $50,470
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $45,140

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,210
    Coaches and Scouts$46,430
    Graphic Designers$35,980
    Audio and Video Technicians$46,590
    Producers and Directors$37,780
    Floral Designers$23,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Charleston, WV is $23.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.96 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Charleston, WV is 29.8% below the national median of $69,780. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Public Relations Specialists in Charleston?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,230 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,000.