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Public Relations Specialists Salary in Augusta, GA

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$74,660

Mean: $78,230

~$58,235 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$35.90

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

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Tax Breakdown

Federal Income Tax-$5,426
State Income Tax-$3,281
Social Security-$4,629
Medicare-$1,083
Effective Tax Rate19.3%

Monthly Take-Home

$5,020

Annual Take-Home

$60,241

Monthly Budget in Augusta

Housing / Rent$1,35027%
Food & Groceries$4008%
Transportation$3507%
Utilities$1804%
Healthcare$2505%
Remaining / Savings$2,49050%
Financial Stress Level
ComfortableGood savings potential
To maintain this lifestyle nationally:$74,660(+0% vs. local median)

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$52,780

Median

$74,660

75th %

$102,820

Median is in the 44th percentile of the typical range

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About Public Relations Specialists salaries in Augusta, GA

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for public relations specialists in Augusta, GA is $74,660. This is based on the most recent Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey data.

Salaries typically range from $52,780 (25th percentile) to $102,820 (75th percentile), reflecting differences in experience, employer size, and specialization.

The estimated hourly rate is $35.90 per hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a public relations specialists in Augusta?

The median salary is $74,660 per year. The mean (average) salary is $78,230.

How much does a public relations specialists make per hour in Augusta?

The estimated hourly rate is $35.90 per hour.

What is the salary range for public relations specialists in Augusta?

Salaries typically range from $52,780 (25th percentile) to $102,820 (75th percentile).