Public Relations Specialist Salary in North Carolina
Based on 10K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$67,230
$32.322/hr
vs National Average
$69,459
-3.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$40K – $136K
10K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Public Relations Specialist in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,840 |
| 25th percentile | $51,530 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $67,230 |
| 75th percentile | $89,990 |
| 90th percentile | $136,450 |
Historical Salary Trend — Public Relations Specialist in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $67,590 |
| 2023 | $62,090 |
| 2024 | $63,280 |
| 2025 | $67,230 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $67,590 | $63,165 |
| 2023 | $62,090 | $64,213 |
| 2024 | $63,280 | $66,413 |
| 2025 | $67,230 | $69,459 |