What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Public Relations Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Entry Level Public Relations Assistant?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Entry Level Public Relations Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Entry Level Public Relations Assistant's salary?

An Entry Level Public Relations Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $59,723 for beginners, reaching about $92,720 at mid-level, and approach $130,499 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Public Relations Assistant?

Entry Level Public Relations Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Public Relations Assistant roles are District of Columbia $67,429, California $67,173, Massachusetts $66,278. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Public Relations Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Public Relations Assistant level roles vary by specialization: VP of Public Relations: $252,975; Public Relations Executive: $252,965; Public Relations Senior Manager: $161,025; Public Relations Manager: $133,352; Public Relations Assistant Account Executive: $77,140.

Entry Level Public Relations Assistant Salary in Virginia

How much does an Entry Level Public Relations Assistant make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Public Relations Assistant in Virginia is $61,327 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, an Entry Level Public Relations Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,033
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,292 to $69,025
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,888

10% $47,888

50% (Median) $61,327

90% $76,033

Entry Level Public Relations Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,025	$5,752	$1,327	$33
Average	$61,327	$5,111	$1,179	$29
25th Percentile	$54,292	$4,524	$1,044	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Public Relations Assistant Salaries

An Entry Level Public Relations Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Entry Level Public Relations Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Public Relations Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $59,723
Early Career (1-2 years): $73,839
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,720
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,556
Expert (over 8 years): $130,499

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Public Relations Assistant	less than 1 year	$59,723
Public Relations Specialist II	1-2 years	$73,839
Public Relations Specialist III	2-4 years	$92,720
Public Relations Specialist IV	5-8 years	$115,556
Public Relations Manager	over 8 years	$130,499

How Do Entry Level Public Relations Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Entry Level Public Relations Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $67,429.
California: $67,173.
Massachusetts: $66,278.

District of Columbia $67,429 California $67,173 Massachusetts $66,278 Washington $66,035 New Jersey $66,010 Alaska $65,925 Connecticut $65,084 New York $64,743

Hawaii $63,653 Rhode Island $63,142 Maryland $62,795 Minnesota $62,320 Colorado $62,137 Illinois $62,076 Oregon $61,845 Delaware $61,674

New Hampshire $61,567 Virginia $61,327 Pennsylvania $60,627 Nevada $60,273 North Dakota $60,158 Michigan $59,975 Wisconsin $59,908 Vermont $59,774

Texas $59,402 Maine $59,378 Arizona $59,342 Ohio $59,299 Georgia $58,739 Indiana $58,458 Wyoming $58,404 Utah $58,318

Iowa $58,282 Kansas $57,990 Louisiana $57,904 North Carolina $57,874 Missouri $57,862 Florida $57,624 Montana $57,496 Nebraska $57,374

Kentucky $57,307 South Carolina $57,064 Tennessee $56,912 Idaho $56,851 New Mexico $56,406 Oklahoma $56,309 Alabama $55,949 South Dakota $55,346

Arkansas $55,018 West Virginia $54,841 Mississippi $54,311

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Public Relations Assistant

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $56,400
Lambsburg: $56,520
Laurel Fork: $56,583

Ivanhoe, VA $56,400

Lambsburg, VA $56,520

Laurel Fork, VA $56,583

Marion, VA $56,106

Max Meadows, VA $56,490

Meadowview, VA $55,600

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $56,051

Rocky Gap, VA $56,082

Ruther Glen, VA $59,159

Sealston, VA $60,689

Sharps, VA $58,899

Spotsylvania, VA $59,712

Sparta, VA $59,399

Stafford, VA $62,442

Stratford, VA $60,051

Tappahannock, VA $59,263

Thornburg, VA $59,908

Unionville, VA $58,936

Village, VA $59,189

Warsaw, VA $59,399

Weems, VA $58,233

Sandy Point, VA $59,476

White Stone, VA $58,071

Wicomico Church, VA $58,494

Woodford, VA $59,664

Zacata, VA $59,865

Winchester, VA $59,584

Bentonville, VA $59,073

Berryville, VA $60,443

Boyce, VA $60,553

Brucetown, VA $59,624

Chester Gap, VA $60,201

Clear Brook, VA $59,324

Cross Junction, VA $57,399

Fishers Hill, VA $58,225

Flint Hill, VA $59,874

Front Royal, VA $59,909

Gore, VA $57,721

Hume, VA $60,684

Huntly, VA $59,975

Strasburg, VA $57,997

Linden, VA $60,831

Markham, VA $60,818

Maurertown, VA $57,209

Middletown, VA $59,130

Millwood, VA $60,446

Rileyville, VA $58,412

Earlysville, VA $57,555

Esmont, VA $57,023

Faber, VA $56,770

Fishersville, VA $57,299

Free Union, VA $57,460

Gordonsville, VA $58,063

Greenwood, VA $57,230

Ivy, VA $57,580

Keene, VA $57,253

Keswick, VA $57,694

Locust Dale, VA $58,323

Lovingston, VA $56,161

Lyndhurst, VA $56,585

Montpelier Station, VA $58,077

Nellysford, VA $56,650

North Garden, VA $57,197

Orange, VA $58,645

Palmyra, VA $57,719

Piney River, VA $55,900

Quinque, VA $57,702

Roseland, VA $56,115

Ruckersville, VA $57,678

Schuyler, VA $56,823

Shipman, VA $56,153

Somerset, VA $58,079

Stanardsville, VA $57,510

Troy, VA $57,782

Tyro, VA $56,268

Waynesboro, VA $57,386

White Hall, VA $57,489

Woodberry Forest, VA $58,304

Achilles, VA $57,418

Amelia Court House, VA $58,483

Ark, VA $57,783

Arvonia, VA $57,270

Ashland, VA $59,053

Aylett, VA $59,081

Barhamsville, VA $58,230

Beaumont, VA $58,470

Beaverdam, VA $59,047

Bena, VA $57,401

Bohannon, VA $57,636

Bremo Bluff, VA $57,642

Bruington, VA $58,963

Bumpass, VA $58,958

Cardinal, VA $57,662

Cartersville, VA $58,119

Charles City, VA $58,594

Christchurch, VA $58,116

Church View, VA $58,251

Cobbs Creek, VA $57,822

Columbia, VA $57,968

Crozier, VA $58,860

Cumberland, VA $57,646

Deltaville, VA $57,870

Diggs, VA $57,659

Redwood, VA $56,114

Rich Creek, VA $56,305

Ridgeway, VA $56,697

Riner, VA $56,300

Ripplemead, VA $56,153

Rocky Mount, VA $56,164

Salem, VA $55,890

Sandy Level, VA $56,284

Shawsville, VA $56,063

Spencer, VA $56,684

Staffordsville, VA $56,401

Stanleytown, VA $56,790

Stuart, VA $56,669

Thaxton, VA $55,996

Troutville, VA $55,974

Union Hall, VA $56,174

Vesta, VA $56,597

Villamont, VA $55,968

Vinton, VA $55,863

Wirtz, VA $56,001

Woolwine, VA $56,557

Bristol, VA $54,485

Abingdon, VA $55,293

Andover, VA $55,128

Appalachia, VA $55,128

Bee, VA $55,809

Ben Hur, VA $55,357

Big Stone Gap, VA $54,637

Birchleaf, VA $55,865

Blackwater, VA $54,705

Castlewood, VA $54,865

Cleveland, VA $55,531

Clinchco, VA $55,815

Clintwood, VA $55,752

Coeburn, VA $55,220

Damascus, VA $55,726

Dante, VA $55,534

Davenport, VA $55,918

Dryden, VA $54,816

Duffield, VA $54,352

Dungannon, VA $54,550

East Stone Gap, VA $54,752

Ewing, VA $56,057

Fort Blackmore, VA $54,201

Gate City, VA $53,831

Haysi, VA $56,135

Hiltons, VA $53,958

Honaker, VA $55,841

Jonesville, VA $55,492

Keokee, VA $54,978

Lebanon, VA $55,315

Mc Clure, VA $55,545

Mendota, VA $54,502

Nickelsville, VA $54,273

Nora, VA $55,399

Norton, VA $55,188

Pennington Gap, VA $54,965

Pound, VA $55,416

Rosedale, VA $55,779

Rose Hill, VA $55,959

Saint Charles, VA $55,287

Saint Paul, VA $55,215

Weber City, VA $53,666

Whitetop, VA $55,945

Wise, VA $55,336

Pulaski, VA $56,545

Atkins, VA $56,068

Austinville, VA $56,521

Barren Springs, VA $56,569

Bastian, VA $56,075

Bland, VA $56,207

Broadford, VA $56,017

Cana, VA $56,607

Ceres, VA $56,022

Chilhowie, VA $56,003

Cripple Creek, VA $56,256

Crockett, VA $56,243

Draper, VA $56,498

Dugspur, VA $56,540

Elk Creek, VA $56,217

Emory, VA $55,845

Fancy Gap, VA $56,558

Fries, VA $56,406

Galax, VA $56,497

Glade Spring, VA $55,734

Rural Retreat, VA $56,172

Saltville, VA $56,027

Speedwell, VA $56,208

Sugar Grove, VA $56,081

Tannersville, VA $55,983

Troutdale, VA $56,041

Willis, VA $56,510

Woodlawn, VA $56,532

Wytheville, VA $56,373

Staunton, VA $57,317

Augusta Springs, VA $57,074

Bacova, VA $56,806

Blue Grass, VA $56,829

Brownsburg, VA $56,490

Buena Vista, VA $56,027

Churchville, VA $57,476

Clifton Forge, VA $56,614

Covington, VA $56,307

Craigsville, VA $57,080

Crimora, VA $57,535

Deerfield, VA $57,125

Doe Hill, VA $57,077

Fairfield, VA $56,406

Fort Defiance, VA $57,577

Glen Wilton, VA $56,399

Goshen, VA $56,835

Greenville, VA $56,800

Grottoes, VA $57,588

Head Waters, VA $57,171

Hot Springs, VA $56,648

Iron Gate, VA $56,711

Lexington, VA $56,505

Low Moor, VA $56,579

Mc Dowell, VA $57,099

Middlebrook, VA $56,814

Millboro, VA $56,858

Mint Spring, VA $57,099

Montebello, VA $56,296

Monterey, VA $56,935

Mount Sidney, VA $57,603

Mustoe, VA $57,029

New Hope, VA $57,569

Port Republic, VA $57,557

Raphine, VA $56,558

Rockbridge Baths, VA $56,614

Selma, VA $56,635

Steeles Tavern, VA $56,674

Stuarts Draft, VA $56,886

Swoope, VA $57,216

Verona, VA $57,603

Vesuvius, VA $56,169

Warm Springs, VA $56,824

West Augusta, VA $57,250

Weyers Cave, VA $57,617

Williamsville, VA $57,131

Lynchburg, VA $55,188

Altavista, VA $55,712

Alton, VA $56,929

Amherst, VA $55,563

Appomattox, VA $55,663

Bedford, VA $56,003

Big Island, VA $55,696

Blairs, VA $56,916

Brookneal, VA $55,932

Buffalo Junction, VA $57,110

Callands, VA $56,641

Chatham, VA $56,687

Clifford, VA $55,648

Clover, VA $56,790

Cluster Springs, VA $57,106

Coleman Falls, VA $55,417

Concord, VA $55,264

Crystal Hill, VA $56,703

Danville, VA $56,961

Hillsville, VA $56,607

Carson, VA $58,788

Hiwassee, VA $56,421

Independence, VA $56,225

Annandale, VA $66,899

Burke, VA $66,273

Dumfries, VA $64,332

Dunn Loring, VA $66,985

Fairfax, VA $65,985

Fairfax Station, VA $65,806

Falls Church, VA $67,044

Fort Belvoir, VA $66,233

Great Falls, VA $65,987

Greenway, VA $67,042

Lorton, VA $65,859

Merrifield, VA $66,831

Mc Lean, VA $67,036

West Mclean, VA $67,042

Mount Vernon, VA $66,482

Newington, VA $66,329

Dry Fork, VA $56,806

Brooke, VA $61,988

Evington, VA $55,494

Forest, VA $55,386

Gladstone, VA $55,711

Gladys, VA $55,712

Glasgow, VA $56,069

Goode, VA $55,569

Gretna, VA $56,283

Halifax, VA $56,913

Howardsville, VA $56,821

Hurt, VA $55,968

Java, VA $56,622

Ararat, VA $56,593

Axton, VA $56,768

Bassett, VA $56,727

Belspring, VA $56,432

Bent Mountain, VA $55,954

Blacksburg, VA $56,166

Blue Ridge, VA $55,935

Boones Mill, VA $55,914

Buchanan, VA $56,124

Callaway, VA $56,060

Christiansburg, VA $56,172

Cascade, VA $56,719

Catawba, VA $56,028

Check, VA $56,147

Claudville, VA $56,560

Cloverdale, VA $55,831

Collinsville, VA $56,915

Copper Hill, VA $56,073

Critz, VA $56,650

Daleville, VA $55,888

Dublin, VA $56,462

Eagle Rock, VA $56,286

Eggleston, VA $56,349

Elliston, VA $56,016

Ferrum, VA $56,374

Fieldale, VA $56,834

Fincastle, VA $56,062

Floyd, VA $56,378

Glade Hill, VA $56,127

Glen Lyn, VA $56,169

Goodview, VA $55,929

Hardy, VA $55,906

Henry, VA $56,459

Huddleston, VA $56,113

Keeling, VA $56,859

Chester, VA $59,064

Chesterfield, VA $59,029

Church Road, VA $58,835

Colonial Heights, VA $59,089

Courtland, VA $57,669

Dendron, VA $57,842

Dewitt, VA $58,646

Dinwiddie, VA $58,806

Disputanta, VA $58,854

Dolphin, VA $58,002

Drewryville, VA $57,543

Ebony, VA $57,145

Elberon, VA $57,603

Emporia, VA $57,672

Ford, VA $58,698

Franklin, VA $57,491

Freeman, VA $57,989

Gasburg, VA $57,268

Hopewell, VA $58,967

Ivor, VA $57,584

Jarratt, VA $58,170

Lawrenceville, VA $57,787

Mc Kenney, VA $58,493

Meredithville, VA $57,703

Newsoms, VA $57,301

Prince George, VA $59,022

Rawlings, VA $58,267

Sedley, VA $57,746

Skippers, VA $57,442

Spring Grove, VA $58,155

Stony Creek, VA $58,490

Surry, VA $57,462

Sussex, VA $58,358

Sutherland, VA $58,973

Valentines, VA $57,322

Wakefield, VA $57,820

Warfield, VA $58,315

Waverly, VA $58,275

White Plains, VA $57,290

Wilsons, VA $58,524

Yale, VA $58,122

Zuni, VA $57,561

Claremont, VA $58,233

Farmville, VA $57,141

Baskerville, VA $57,047

Indian Valley, VA $56,460

Mc Coy, VA $56,338

Martinsville, VA $56,821

Meadows Of Dan, VA $56,611

Moneta, VA $56,021

Montvale, VA $56,021

Narrows, VA $56,339

Newbern, VA $56,388

New Castle, VA $56,065

Newport, VA $56,193

New River, VA $56,543

Oriskany, VA $56,174

Paint Bank, VA $56,086

Parrott, VA $56,365

Patrick Springs, VA $56,715

Pearisburg, VA $56,395

Pembroke, VA $56,393

Penhook, VA $56,314

Pilot, VA $56,192

Pittsville, VA $56,286

Radford, VA $56,480

Long Island, VA $55,924

Lowry, VA $55,675

Lynch Station, VA $55,930

Madison Heights, VA $55,189

Monroe, VA $55,465

Naruna, VA $55,755

Nathalie, VA $56,429

Natural Bridge, VA $56,246

Natural Bridge Station, VA $56,004

Nelson, VA $57,194

Norwood, VA $55,925

Ringgold, VA $56,880

Rustburg, VA $55,317

Scottsburg, VA $56,990

Scottsville, VA $57,298

South Boston, VA $57,040

Spout Spring, VA $55,418

Sutherlin, VA $56,885

Sweet Briar, VA $55,353

Vernon Hill, VA $56,818

Virgilina, VA $57,058

Wingina, VA $56,256

Amonate, VA $56,131

Bandy, VA $56,008

Big Rock, VA $56,313

Bishop, VA $56,014

Bluefield, VA $56,187

Boissevain, VA $56,049

Breaks, VA $56,221

Burkes Garden, VA $56,071

Cedar Bluff, VA $56,153

Doran, VA $56,384

Falls Mills, VA $56,049

Grundy, VA $56,407

Horsepen, VA $56,036

Hurley, VA $56,117

Jewell Ridge, VA $56,153

Keen Mountain, VA $56,373

Mavisdale, VA $56,159

Maxie, VA $56,325

North Tazewell, VA $56,145

Oakwood, VA $56,404

Pilgrims Knob, VA $56,251

Pocahontas, VA $56,068

Pounding Mill, VA $56,232

Raven, VA $56,357

Red Ash, VA $56,410

Richlands, VA $56,378

Rowe, VA $56,180

Shortt Gap, VA $56,305

Swords Creek, VA $56,163

Tazewell, VA $56,057

Vansant, VA $56,164

Whitewood, VA $56,171

Wolford, VA $56,181

Boydton, VA $57,169

Bracey, VA $57,315

Brodnax, VA $57,536

Buckingham, VA $56,529

Burkeville, VA $57,404

Charlotte Court House, VA $56,582

Chase City, VA $56,874

Clarksville, VA $57,270

Crewe, VA $57,770

Cullen, VA $56,413

Dillwyn, VA $57,093

Drakes Branch, VA $56,868

Dundas, VA $57,714

Evergreen, VA $55,717

Fort Mitchell, VA $56,868

Green Bay, VA $57,087

Hampden Sydney, VA $57,227

Kenbridge, VA $57,406

Keysville, VA $56,863

La Crosse, VA $57,228

Lunenburg, VA $56,971

Meherrin, VA $56,977

Nottoway, VA $57,681

Pamplin, VA $56,224

Phenix, VA $55,970

Prospect, VA $56,577

Randolph, VA $56,673

Red House, VA $55,806

Red Oak, VA $56,948

Rice, VA $57,477

Saxe, VA $56,825

Skipwith, VA $56,988

South Hill, VA $57,206

Victoria, VA $57,172

Wylliesburg, VA $56,897

Roanoke, VA $55,791

Wachapreague, VA $57,930

Wardtown, VA $57,817

Wattsville, VA $57,984

Willis Wharf, VA $57,913

Windsor, VA $57,420

Withams, VA $57,938

Norfolk, VA $57,125

Newport News, VA $57,253

Fort Eustis, VA $57,275

Hampton, VA $57,288

Fort Monroe, VA $57,256

Poquoson, VA $57,269

Yorktown, VA $57,337

Lackey, VA $57,360

Seaford, VA $57,290

Portsmouth, VA $57,141

Fort Lee, VA $59,086

Petersburg, VA $59,086

Virginia State University, VA $59,086

Alberta, VA $57,918

Ammon, VA $58,694

Blackstone, VA $58,198

Boykins, VA $57,370

Branchville, VA $57,233

Capron, VA $57,652

Round Hill, VA $61,944

Catharpin, VA $64,265

Delaplane, VA $61,296

Ashburn, VA $64,531

Chantilly, VA $65,211

Gainesville, VA $63,742

Hamilton, VA $62,779

Lincoln, VA $62,718

Sterling, VA $65,317

Haymarket, VA $63,681

Herndon, VA $65,557

Leesburg, VA $63,517

Lovettsville, VA $62,110

Nokesville, VA $63,821

Upperville, VA $61,499

Warrenton, VA $61,723

Reston, VA $65,934

Waterford, VA $62,676

The Plains, VA $62,852

Doswell, VA $59,073

Dutton, VA $57,810

Fork Union, VA $57,820

Foster, VA $57,624

Glen Allen, VA $59,206

Gloucester, VA $57,748

Gloucester Point, VA $57,399

Goochland, VA $58,560

Grimstead, VA $57,768

Gum Spring, VA $58,560

Gwynn, VA $57,768

Hadensville, VA $58,469

Hallieford, VA $57,751

Hanover, VA $59,085

Hardyville, VA $57,923

Hartfield, VA $57,943

Hayes, VA $57,435

Henrico, VA $59,250

Hudgins, VA $57,723

Jamaica, VA $58,444

Jamestown, VA $57,567

Jetersville, VA $57,813

Kents Store, VA $57,949

King And Queen Court House, VA $58,533

King William, VA $58,836

Lanexa, VA $58,442

Lightfoot, VA $57,849

Little Plymouth, VA $58,459

Locust Hill, VA $58,116

Louisa, VA $58,550

Macon, VA $58,617

Maidens, VA $58,784

Manakin Sabot, VA $58,976

Mannboro, VA $58,592

Manquin, VA $59,008

Maryus, VA $57,407

Mascot, VA $58,287

Mathews, VA $57,658

Burgess, VA $58,657

Accomac, VA $57,884

Assawoman, VA $57,907

Atlantic, VA $57,985

Battery Park, VA $57,261

Belle Haven, VA $57,851

Birdsnest, VA $57,742

Bloxom, VA $57,973

Cape Charles, VA $57,663

Capeville, VA $57,674

Carrollton, VA $57,254

Carrsville, VA $57,515

Cheriton, VA $57,668

Chesapeake, VA $57,275

Chincoteague Island, VA $58,022

Wallops Island, VA $57,980

Craddockville, VA $57,860

Davis Wharf, VA $57,848

Eastville, VA $57,690

Exmore, VA $57,826

Franktown, VA $57,761

Greenbackville, VA $58,154

Greenbush, VA $57,988

Hacksneck, VA $57,827

Hallwood, VA $57,957

Harborton, VA $57,969

Horntown, VA $58,056

Oak Hall, VA $57,937

Isle Of Wight, VA $57,382

Jamesville, VA $57,794

Jenkins Bridge, VA $57,966

Keller, VA $57,897

Locustville, VA $57,895

Machipongo, VA $57,733

Mappsville, VA $57,944

Marionville, VA $57,732

Mears, VA $57,915

Melfa, VA $57,904

Modest Town, VA $58,054

Nassawadox, VA $57,792

Nelsonia, VA $58,058

New Church, VA $58,037

Onancock, VA $57,953

Onley, VA $57,889

Oyster, VA $57,681

Painter, VA $57,862

Parksley, VA $57,985

Pungoteague, VA $57,886

Quinby, VA $57,734

Rescue, VA $57,258

Sanford, VA $58,047

Saxis, VA $58,056

Seaview, VA $57,669

Smithfield, VA $57,320

Suffolk, VA $57,293

Tangier, VA $58,200

Tasley, VA $58,013

Temperanceville, VA $57,957

Townsend, VA $57,681

Virginia Beach, VA $58,038

Dulles, VA $65,952

Aldie, VA $63,871

Amissville, VA $60,763

Arcola, VA $64,511

Manassas, VA $64,617

Marshall, VA $61,655

Middleburg, VA $62,788

Catlett, VA $63,083

Centreville, VA $64,877

Clifton, VA $65,424

Orlean, VA $61,099

Paeonian Springs, VA $63,080

Paris, VA $61,099

Philomont, VA $62,602

Purcellville, VA $62,138

Bluemont, VA $61,307

Bristow, VA $64,116

Broad Run, VA $62,975

Calverton, VA $62,832

Casanova, VA $62,937

Rectortown, VA $61,578

Mechanicsville, VA $59,131

Midlothian, VA $59,041

Millers Tavern, VA $59,124

Mineral, VA $58,912

Moon, VA $57,683

Moseley, VA $58,845

New Canton, VA $57,570

New Kent, VA $58,807

New Point, VA $57,538

Newtown, VA $59,306

Norge, VA $57,935

North, VA $57,733

Oilville, VA $58,859

Onemo, VA $57,610

Ordinary, VA $57,485

Port Haywood, VA $57,529

Powhatan, VA $58,664

Providence Forge, VA $58,706

Quinton, VA $59,007

Rockville, VA $58,925

Ruthville, VA $58,585

Saint Stephens Church, VA $59,117

Saluda, VA $58,139

Sandston, VA $59,144

Sandy Hook, VA $58,549

Schley, VA $57,621

Severn, VA $57,437

Shacklefords, VA $58,170

State Farm, VA $58,812

Stevensville, VA $58,672

Studley, VA $59,127

Susan, VA $57,552

Toano, VA $58,116

Topping, VA $58,064

Trevilians, VA $58,514

Richmond, VA $59,266

Urbanna, VA $58,341

Wake, VA $57,977

Walkerton, VA $58,755

Ware Neck, VA $57,644

Water View, VA $58,329

West Point, VA $58,529

White Marsh, VA $57,549

Wicomico, VA $57,447

Williamsburg, VA $57,546

Woods Cross Roads, VA $57,755

Montpelier, VA $58,837

Oakton, VA $66,137

Occoquan, VA $65,650

Quantico, VA $63,468

Springfield, VA $66,726

Triangle, VA $63,927

Vienna, VA $66,725

Woodbridge, VA $65,176

Arlington, VA $67,061

Fort Myer, VA $67,063

Mattaponi, VA $58,311

Dhs, VA $67,062

Fort Valley, VA $57,977

Star Tannery, VA $57,410

Stephens City, VA $59,606

Stephenson, VA $59,645

Toms Brook, VA $57,945

White Post, VA $60,119

Woodstock, VA $57,466

Culpeper, VA $59,364

Aroda, VA $57,910

Banco, VA $58,106

Bealeton, VA $61,460

Boston, VA $59,207

Brandy Station, VA $60,405

Brightwood, VA $58,402

Castleton, VA $59,858

Elkwood, VA $60,326

Etlan, VA $58,267

Goldvein, VA $61,731

Graves Mill, VA $57,831

Haywood, VA $58,387

Hood, VA $57,467

Jeffersonton, VA $61,078

Leon, VA $58,648

Lignum, VA $59,977

Madison, VA $57,826

Midland, VA $62,072

Mitchells, VA $58,891

Oakpark, VA $58,193

Pratts, VA $57,820

Radiant, VA $58,034

Rapidan, VA $58,558

Remington, VA $60,971

Reva, VA $58,713

Richardsville, VA $60,478

Rixeyville, VA $60,321

Rochelle, VA $57,802

Somerville, VA $62,190

Sperryville, VA $58,656

Stevensburg, VA $60,097

Sumerduck, VA $60,988

Syria, VA $57,608

Viewtown, VA $60,361

Washington, VA $59,685

Wolftown, VA $57,471

Woodville, VA $59,235

Harrisonburg, VA $57,706

Basye, VA $57,245

Bergton, VA $57,068

Bridgewater, VA $57,598

Broadway, VA $57,420

Criders, VA $57,170

Dayton, VA $57,401

Edinburg, VA $57,342

Elkton, VA $57,515

Alexandria, VA $67,054

Fredericksburg, VA $60,756

Bowling Green, VA $59,577

Burr Hill, VA $59,585

Callao, VA $59,242

Caret, VA $59,948

Center Cross, VA $58,928

Champlain, VA $59,811

Coles Point, VA $60,035

Colonial Beach, VA $60,373

Corbin, VA $59,999

Dahlgren, VA $62,352

Dogue, VA $60,332

Dunnsville, VA $59,140

Edwardsville, VA $58,733

Farnham, VA $58,907

Garrisonville, VA $62,864

Hague, VA $59,601

Hartwood, VA $60,932

Haynesville, VA $59,552

Heathsville, VA $58,678

Hustle, VA $59,847

Irvington, VA $58,208

Jersey, VA $60,415

Kilmarnock, VA $58,258

King George, VA $61,358

Kinsale, VA $59,486

Ladysmith, VA $59,233

Lancaster, VA $58,400

Laneview, VA $58,542

Lively, VA $58,454

Locust Grove, VA $59,602

Loretto, VA $59,858

Lottsburg, VA $59,131

Merry Point, VA $58,309

Milford, VA $59,358

Mollusk, VA $58,329

Montross, VA $59,991

Morattico, VA $58,633

Mount Holly, VA $59,791

Ninde, VA $61,494

Nuttsville, VA $58,575

Oldhams, VA $59,438

Ophelia, VA $58,688

Partlow, VA $59,747

Port Royal, VA $59,843

Rappahannock Academy, VA $59,854

Reedville, VA $58,644

Rhoadesville, VA $59,039

Rollins Fork, VA $60,370

Fulks Run, VA $57,277

Hinton, VA $57,224

Keezletown, VA $57,503

Lacey Spring, VA $57,532

Linville, VA $57,502

Luray, VA $57,686

Mc Gaheysville, VA $57,569

Mount Crawford, VA $57,571

Mount Jackson, VA $57,383

Mount Solon, VA $57,391

New Market, VA $57,516

Orkney Springs, VA $57,259

Penn Laird, VA $57,595

Quicksburg, VA $57,440

Pleasant Valley, VA $57,564

Shenandoah, VA $57,535

Singers Glen, VA $57,498

Stanley, VA $57,540

Timberville, VA $57,525

Charlottesville, VA $57,628

Afton, VA $56,990

Arrington, VA $55,857

Barboursville, VA $57,853

Batesville, VA $57,491

Covesville, VA $56,995

Crozet, VA $57,519

Dyke, VA $57,490

Ruby, VA $62,564

Entry Level Public Relations Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Entry Level Public Relations Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Entry Level Public Relations Assistant positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Entry Level Public Relations Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Entry Level Public Relations Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$76,659	$37.0	25%
Internet	$73,592	$35.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$70,526	$34.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$67,460	$32.0	10%
Financial Services	$67,460	$32.0	10%

Entry Level Public Relations Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Public Relations Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$54,292

Average $61,327/year

$69,025

$4,524

Average $5,111/month

$5,752

$1,044

Average $1,179/week

$1,327

$26

Average $29/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,025	$5,752	$1,327	$33
Average	$61,327	$5,111	$1,179	$29
25th Percentile	$54,292	$4,524	$1,044	$26

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