Public Relations Specialists Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $50,330 -27.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.20
10th percentile $34,570
90th percentile $93,620
Employed locally 240
National median $69,780

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,570
    25th
    $38,730
    50th (median)
    $50,330
    75th
    $75,050
    90th
    $93,620

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Specialists salary vs area income 75% Median Public Relations Specialists salary is 25% 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
    Charlottesville, VA $75,030

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$27,820
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38,670
    Graphic Designers$49,860
    Audio and Video Technicians$47,790
    Producers and Directors$46,150
    Interior Designers$61,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Specialists in Roanoke, VA is $24.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Specialists salary in Roanoke, VA is 27.9% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Public Relations Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,570 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,730.