Shingles (herpes zoster) facts. 1  Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is a painful skin rash. 2  Shingles is caused by reactivation of the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. 3  Older adults and individuals with a weakened immune system are at greatest risk for developing shingles.
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that public relations specialists and managers collectively earned a median annual wage of $57,550 in May 2010. However, public relations specialists alone were typically paid a median annual wage of $52,090. With respect to this profession, the top 10% received approximately $95,200 annually while the lower 10% received closer to $30,560 annually. In contrast, public relations managers earned an estimated annual wage of $91,810.
Considering that the national average salary is around $41,000 per year, some public service jobs pay far more than that and typically come with good benefits, regular pay increases and job security. (Focusing on salary may be a mistake.