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How much does a public relations specialist make in Winston-Salem?

$61,580a year

Median yearly pay for public relations specialists in the Winston-Salem, NC metro area. That is $29.61 an hour or $5,132 a month.

Hourly
$29.61
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
237 of 363
Jobs in the area
430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,170Median: $61,580Highest 10%: $104,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,170$15.95
25th$45,290$21.77
Median$61,580$29.61
75th$83,410$40.10
90th$104,700$50.32

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for public relations specialists.

Fayetteville, NC$77,500
Durham, NC$76,970
Charlotte, NC$75,190
Virginia Beach, VA$73,890
Greenville, NC$68,960
Raleigh, NC$68,790
Pinehurst, NC$64,090
Wilmington, NC$63,620
Greensboro, NC$62,580
Jacksonville, NC$61,050
Rocky Mount, NC$61,030
Burlington, NC$59,150
Asheville, NC$58,970
Hickory, NC$58,270
Public Relations Specialist salary in North Carolina Public Relations Specialist salary in all states

Related jobs in Winston-Salem

Same field, median yearly pay.

Musician and Singer$122,500
Technical Writer$87,940
Art Director$84,100
Editor$63,130
Interior Designer$61,830
Writer and Author$61,460
Graphic Designer$49,920
Interpreter and Translator$49,350
Audio and Video Technician$46,260
Coach and Scout$41,110
Salaries for every job in Winston-Salem, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a public relations specialist make an hour in Winston-Salem?

The median hourly pay in the Winston-Salem, NC metro area is $29.61 ($61,580 a year).

Do public relations specialists make more in Winston-Salem than the national average?

No: $61,580 against $74,750 nationally, 18% less.

How does Winston-Salem compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $67,230, so Winston-Salem pays 8% less.

Where does Winston-Salem rank for public relations specialist pay?

237 of 363 metro areas with data.

How much does a public relations specialist make starting out in Winston-Salem?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,700 or more.

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.