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Public Relations Specialists Salary in Nevada

The median pay for a public relations specialists in Nevada is $65,280/year ($31.39/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $42K at the entry level to $108K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$65K
Median annual
$31.39/hr
Hourly rate
$42K
Entry level (10th %)
$108K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $65K get you in Nevada?

Take-home$4,526/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,735/mo
Rent burden38.3% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$65,280/yr
After rent$2,791/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Nevada

Bar chart showing Public Relations Specialists salary percentiles in Nevada: 10th percentile $41,910, 25th percentile $52,240, median $65,280, 75th percentile $82,280, 90th percentile $108,390. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$42K25th$52KMedian$65K75th$82K90th$108K
Bar chart showing Public Relations Specialists salary percentiles in Nevada: 10th percentile $41,910, 25th percentile $52,240, median $65,280, 75th percentile $82,280, 90th percentile $108,390. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level public relations specialists (10th percentile) start around $42K. Mid-career wages sit at $65K.Top earners bring in $108K or more - a $66K spread from bottom to top.

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Public Relations Specialists pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
District of Columbia$98K+40%18,110
Washington$86K+23%6,650
Connecticut$84K+20%1,990
California$81K+17%31,070
New York$79K+13%25,780
Virginia$78K+11%9,580
Utah$76K+8%2,620
New Jersey$76K+8%5,820
Delaware$76K+8%860
Massachusetts$75K+8%8,080
Georgia$73K+4%6,130
Rhode Island$73K+4%1,370
Maryland$73K+4%4,760
New Hampshire$71K+1%1,200
Wyoming$70K-0%330

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Frequently asked questions

How much do public relations specialists make in Nevada?

The median is $65,280 a year - that works out to about $31.39 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $41,910, and experienced public relations specialists can clear $108,390. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $65K enough to live in Nevada?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,526/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,735/month (median of metro areas), which eats 38.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a public relations specialists salary go in Nevada?

Nevada has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median public relations specialists salary is worth about $65,280 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do public relations specialists get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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