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Public Relations Specialists average salary by city in North Carolina
- Charlotte$86,370
- Durham$84,780
- Raleigh$82,230
- Pinehurst$79,970
- Fayetteville$79,340
- Wilmington$72,290
- Greensboro$69,280
- Greenville$68,780
- Winston-Salem$67,930
- Asheville$67,760
- Goldsboro$67,570
- Burlington$65,350
- Jacksonville$64,500
- Hickory$63,970
- Rocky Mount$60,870
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $86,370 | $75,190 | $55,170 | $66,654 | 97 |
| Durham | $84,780 | $76,970 | $61,980 | $65,599 | 98 |
| Raleigh | $82,230 | $68,790 | $56,730 | $63,907 | 98 |
| Pinehurst | $79,970 | $64,090 | $54,120 | $62,407 | 88 |
| Fayetteville | $79,340 | $77,500 | $61,590 | $61,989 | 92 |
| Wilmington | $72,290 | $63,620 | $52,060 | $57,310 | 96 |
| Greensboro | $69,280 | $62,580 | $47,830 | $55,313 | 93 |
| Greenville | $68,780 | $68,960 | $51,500 | $54,981 | 88 |
| Winston-Salem | $67,930 | $61,580 | $45,290 | $54,417 | 92 |
| Asheville | $67,760 | $58,970 | $46,180 | $54,304 | 97 |
| Goldsboro | $67,570 | $60,270 | $47,180 | $54,178 | 88 |
| Burlington | $65,350 | $59,150 | $44,070 | $52,590 | 93 |
| Jacksonville | $64,500 | $61,050 | $44,190 | $51,941 | 92 |
| Hickory | $63,970 | $58,270 | $44,450 | $51,536 | 88 |
| Rocky Mount | $60,870 | $61,030 | $37,800 | $49,169 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-3031.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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