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PR Specialist Salary in West Virginia (2026)

$56,730 /year median

$27.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,854/year ($3,821/month) for a single filer

PR Specialist pay range in West Virginia

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $39,720 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $47,740 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $56,730 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $72,240 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $103,380 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 350 PR Specialist jobs in West Virginia (occupation code 27-3031, “Public Relations Specialists”).

Gross vs. take-home in West Virginia

A median PR Specialist salary of $56,730 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus West Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,854 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.

Gross (median)$56,730
Federal income tax−$4,628
Social Security + Medicare−$4,340
West Virginia state income tax−$1,908
Take-home (annual)$45,854
Take-home (monthly)$3,821

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a PR Specialist make in West Virginia?
The median PR Specialist salary in West Virginia is $56,730 per year ($27.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,740 and $72,240.
What is the take-home pay for a PR Specialist in West Virginia?
On the median salary of $56,730, a single filer in West Virginia takes home about $45,854 per year ($3,821 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
How many PR Specialist jobs are there in West Virginia?
BLS counts 350 PR Specialist jobs in West Virginia in the latest survey (May 2025).

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Sources and methodology

Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified West Virginia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.

  • BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
  • PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for West Virginia.