Public Relations Specialists Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $75,030 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.07
10th percentile $44,260
90th percentile $129,440
Employed locally 350
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,260
    25th
    $56,960
    50th (median)
    $75,030
    75th
    $101,310
    90th
    $129,440

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 83% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 17% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,200
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $95,370
    Vallejo, CA $80,660
    Winchester, VA-WV $76,460
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $75,840
    Richmond, VA $72,070

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $43,770
    Graphic Designers $59,170
    Editors $76,230
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,410
    Audio and Video Technicians $53,540
    Producers and Directors $51,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Charlottesville, VA is $36.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Charlottesville, VA is 7.5% above 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,260 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,960.