Public Relations Specialists Salary in South Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • South Carolina
Public Relations Specialists in South Carolina earn a median salary of $56,263 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -19.4% vs the national median of $69,780. An estimated 2,310 public relations specialists are employed across South Carolina, with salaries ranging from $45,060 to $65,830 depending on location.
$56,263
Avg median salary in South Carolina
$65,830
Highest paying metro
$45,060
Lowest paying metro
2,310
Employed in South Carolina
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Public Relations Specialists salaries by city in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg, SC | $65,830 | $50,880 | $92,340 | 110 |
| Charleston, SC | $63,450 | $47,440 | $84,630 | 540 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $63,450 | $44,630 | $79,140 | 90 |
| Greenville, SC | $60,720 | $48,950 | $83,510 | 420 |
| Columbia, SC | $60,550 | $46,870 | $77,700 | 780 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $58,220 | $46,710 | $74,400 | 110 |
| Northeastern South Carolina | $52,000 | $41,060 | $64,190 | 40 |
| Northwestern South Carolina | $47,600 | $37,740 | $60,670 | 80 |
| Florence, SC | $45,750 | $38,930 | $60,050 | 90 |
| Southern South Carolina | $45,060 | $31,300 | $57,290 | 50 |