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How much does a public relations specialist make in West Virginia?

$56,730a year

Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in West Virginia. That is $27.27 an hour or $4,728 a month.

Hourly
$27.27
Vs. national median
-24%
Rank among states
51 of 51
Jobs in the state
350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,720Median: $56,730Highest 10%: $103,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,720$19.10
25th$47,740$22.95
Median$56,730$27.27
75th$72,240$34.73
90th$103,400$49.70

Cities in West Virginia

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Washington, DC$101,700
Winchester, VA$67,300
Hagerstown, MD$62,220
Charleston, WV$54,790
Morgantown, WV$54,710
Huntington, WV$52,000
Weirton, WV$45,140
Salaries for every job in West Virginia

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for public relations specialists.

48. Kentucky$60,150
49. Mississippi$59,810
50. Pennsylvania$57,460
51. West Virginia$56,730
Public Relations Specialist salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a public relations specialist make an hour in West Virginia?

The median hourly pay in West Virginia is $27.27 ($56,730 a year).

Do public relations specialists make more in West Virginia than the national average?

No: $56,730 against $74,750 nationally, 24% less.

Where does West Virginia rank for public relations specialist pay?

West Virginia ranks 51 of 51 states.

Which city in West Virginia pays public relations specialists the most?

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $101,700 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.