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Public Relations Specialists average salary by city in Virginia
- Charlottesville$83,880
- Richmond$82,880
- Virginia Beach$77,570
- Winchester$73,580
- Roanoke$72,080
- Harrisonburg$69,880
- Staunton$67,660
- Lynchburg$67,220
- Blacksburg$65,870
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $83,880 | $76,580 | $62,520 | $63,831 | 99 |
| Richmond | $82,880 | $75,730 | $58,980 | $63,185 | 98 |
| Virginia Beach | $77,570 | $73,890 | $53,530 | $59,754 | 98 |
| Winchester | $73,580 | $67,300 | $51,360 | $57,177 | 96 |
| Roanoke | $72,080 | $62,130 | $48,480 | $56,208 | 94 |
| Harrisonburg | $69,880 | $59,580 | $49,960 | $54,787 | 95 |
| Staunton | $67,660 | $59,900 | $48,430 | $53,352 | 91 |
| Lynchburg | $67,220 | $60,990 | $47,260 | $53,068 | 89 |
| Blacksburg | $65,870 | $65,170 | $52,170 | $52,133 | 93 |
*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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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