Public Relations Specialists Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $63,450 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.51
10th percentile $37,700
90th percentile $98,140
Employed locally 90
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,700
    25th
    $44,630
    50th (median)
    $63,450
    75th
    $79,140
    90th
    $98,140

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 78% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 22% 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
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $71,970
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $69,410
    Spartanburg, SC $65,830
    Wisconsin $64,380
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $63,750

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$34,430
    Coaches and Scouts$36,550
    Interior Designers$60,200
    Graphic Designers$42,400
    Interpreters and Translators$39,210
    Art Directors$93,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Specialists make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Hilton Head Island, SC is $30.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.18 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Public Relations Specialists salaries?

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 9.1% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,700 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,630.