DOL Median (South Carolina)
$44,013
vs National
-11.8%
National: $49,920BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,184
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$44,013
-11.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,920
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Public Relations Specialists in South Carolina earns $44,013 in nominal terms, which is 11.8% below the national average of $49,920. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,184 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in South Carolina
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Continental Tire the Americas, LLC | $51,667 | 1 |
| MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | $50,000 | 1 |
| China Construction America of South Carolina, Inc. | $50,000 | 1 |
| IMAGE RESOURCE GROUP, INC. | $48,277 | 2 |
| Erwin Penland LLC | $46,925 | 5 |
| Jushi USA Fiberglass Co. Ltd. | $42,600 | 4 |
| BODYSHOP ATHLETICS, INC. | $40,000 | 1 |
| Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA), Inc. | $34,403 | 20 |
| Clemson University | N/A | 2 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Public Relations Specialists
ANN ARBOR, MI · $432,000Warminster, PA · $171,184St. Louis, MI · $132,500NEW YORK, NEW YORK, NY · $130,000Purchase, NY · $127,000Top-Paying Roles in South Carolina
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How much does a Public Relations Specialists make in South Carolina?
The median Public Relations Specialists salary in South Carolina is $44,013 based on 13 DOL filings.
Is South Carolina a good place to work as a Public Relations Specialists?
A Public Relations Specialists in South Carolina earns 11.8% less than the national median of $49,920, or $46,184 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.