Public Relations Specialists pay in Virginia
Public Relations Specialists in Virginia earn an average of $92,860 a year. That is $8,740 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $84,120. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $116,930.
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Average pay for public relations specialists by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $84,120 | $40.44 |
| Virginia | $92,860 | $44.64 |
| District of Columbia | $120,200 | $57.79 |
| Maryland | $88,560 | $42.58 |
| North Carolina | $78,940 | $37.95 |
| Kentucky | $67,550 | $32.48 |
| Tennessee | $65,360 | $31.42 |
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- Editors$89,740
- Technical Writers$97,090
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- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$42,300
- Producers and Directors$74,770
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do public relations specialists make in Virginia?
The average is $92,860 a year, and the median is $80,380. That is $8,740 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $84,120.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$44.64 an hour on average; the median is $38.65.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($116,930), followed by Charlottesville, VA ($83,880). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA ($64,190).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #7 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.