Public Relations Specialists Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $54,590 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.24
10th percentile $34,850
90th percentile $87,160
Employed locally 500
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,850
    25th
    $43,580
    50th (median)
    $54,590
    75th
    $70,010
    90th
    $87,160

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 87% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 13% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,460
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $78,420
    Winchester, VA-WV $76,460
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $75,840
    Anchorage, AK $72,240
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $71,840

    Related occupations in Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $36,460
    Graphic Designers $53,040
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,580
    Interior Designers $57,920
    Commercial and Industrial Designers $74,550
    Producers and Directors $62,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Greensboro, NC is $26.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Greensboro, NC is 21.8% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,850 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,580.