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How much does a public relations specialist make in South Carolina?

$62,730a year

Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in South Carolina. That is $30.16 an hour or $5,228 a month.

Hourly
$30.16
Vs. national median
-16%
Rank among states
39 of 51
Jobs in the state
2,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,920Median: $62,730Highest 10%: $143,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,920$18.71
25th$49,150$23.63
Median$62,730$30.16
75th$92,560$44.50
90th$143,900$69.20

Cities in South Carolina

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Charlotte, NC$75,190
Augusta, GA$74,660
Spartanburg, SC$65,870
Charleston, SC$63,780
Greenville, SC$63,310
Columbia, SC$61,610
Myrtle Beach, SC$61,020
Florence, SC$49,820
Salaries for every job in South Carolina

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for public relations specialists.

36. Montana$63,780
37. Florida$63,660
38. Iowa$62,970
39. South Carolina$62,730
40. Utah$62,670
41. Maine$62,450
42. Nebraska$61,780
Public Relations Specialist salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a public relations specialist make an hour in South Carolina?

The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $30.16 ($62,730 a year).

Do public relations specialists make more in South Carolina than the national average?

No: $62,730 against $74,750 nationally, 16% less.

Where does South Carolina rank for public relations specialist pay?

South Carolina ranks 39 of 51 states.

Which city in South Carolina pays public relations specialists the most?

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $75,190 a year.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.