How much does a Publicist make in Charleston, WV?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Publicist in Charleston, WV is $46,501. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $40,598 to $51,585, with most professionals earning between $35,223 and $56,214.

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Publicist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Publicist Salary $35,223 Charleston,WV April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Publicist Salary $40,598 Charleston,WV April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Publicist Salary $46,501 Charleston,WV April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Publicist Salary $51,585 Charleston,WV April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Publicist Salary $56,214 Charleston,WV April 01, 2025
25% $40,598 10% $35,223 90% $56,214 75% $51,585 $46,501 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Publicist ?

A publicist is a person whose job is to generate and manage publicity for a company, a brand, or public figure - especially a celebrity - or for a work such as a book, film, or album. Publicists are public-relations specialists who have the role to maintain and represent the images of individuals, rather than representing an entire corporation or business. Publicists are also hired by public figures who want to maintain or protect their image. Publicists brand their clients by getting magazine, TV, newspaper, and website coverage. Most top-level publicists work in private practice, handling mu...

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  1. This Job:

    Publicist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Public Relations Specialist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Publicist in Charleston, WV. The base salary for Publicist ranges from $40,598 to $51,585 with the average base salary of $46,501. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,598 to $51,585 with the average total cash compensation of $46,501.

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About Charleston, West Virginia    Charleston is the most populous city in, and the capital of, the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers,....More

Charleston, West Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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