How much does a Publicist make in Memphis, TN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Publicist in Memphis, TN is $48,418. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $42,272 to $53,712, with most professionals earning between $36,675 and $58,531.

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Publicist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Publicist Salary $36,675 Memphis,TN March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Publicist Salary $42,272 Memphis,TN March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Publicist Salary $48,418 Memphis,TN March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Publicist Salary $53,712 Memphis,TN March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Publicist Salary $58,531 Memphis,TN March 01, 2025
25% $42,272 10% $36,675 90% $58,531 75% $53,712 $48,418 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 Memphis, TN. The base salary for Publicist ranges from $42,272 to $53,712 with the average base salary of $48,418. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,272 to $53,712 with the average total cash compensation of $48,418.

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About Memphis, Tennessee    Memphis is a city located along the Mississippi River in southwestern Shelby County, Tennessee, United States. The 2017 city population was 652,236, m....More

Memphis, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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