The average salary for a public relations manager in the United States is $159,420, but the range typically falls between $99,180 and $191,840. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $76.65, with a range between $47.69 and $92.23.
There are approximately 72,760 people employed as a public relations manager in the United States. With California, District of Columbia, Texas employing the highest number of public relations managers.The state with the best pay for a public relations manager is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $224,110, while West Virginia has the lowest average annual salary of $97,580.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $76,160 | $36.61 |
| 25th Percentile | $99,180 | $47.69 |
| Median | $134,760 | $64.79 |
| 75th Percentile | $191,840 | $92.23 |
| 90th Percentile | >$239,200 | >$115.00 |
The salary of a public relations manager can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a public relations manager in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for public relations managers are District of Columbia, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Massachusetts while the worst states are West Virginia, South Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, Idaho.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $50,420 | $105,200 | $165,490 |
| Alaska | $65,470 | $121,450 | $187,620 |
| Arizona | $64,600 | $115,710 | $185,480 |
| Arkansas | $55,620 | $143,110 | >$239,200 |
| California | $90,260 | $170,470 | >$239,200 |
| Colorado | $91,850 | $156,370 | $219,730 |
| Connecticut | $77,540 | $147,640 | $229,290 |
| Delaware | $101,440 | $155,460 | $219,120 |
| District of Columbia | $101,180 | $224,110 | >$239,200 |
| Florida | $63,510 | $127,060 | $222,210 |
| Georgia | $81,580 | $152,160 | $228,160 |
| Hawaii | $67,990 | $114,380 | $164,990 |
| Idaho | $60,920 | $102,920 | $157,990 |
| Illinois | $71,650 | $134,850 | $209,960 |
| Indiana | $57,420 | $115,620 | $179,610 |
| Iowa | $64,000 | $122,690 | $197,060 |
| Kansas | $77,190 | $127,660 | $201,220 |
| Kentucky | $59,500 | $112,270 | $172,100 |
| Louisiana | $62,440 | $105,680 | $149,330 |
| Maine | $74,260 | $127,530 | >$239,200 |
| Maryland | $67,320 | $150,130 | $229,260 |
| Massachusetts | $81,290 | $170,600 | >$239,200 |
| Michigan | $71,770 | $125,320 | $182,710 |
| Minnesota | $76,980 | $147,650 | $213,570 |
| Mississippi | $50,710 | $100,820 | $177,960 |
| Missouri | $62,980 | $129,600 | $214,920 |
| Nebraska | $57,190 | $108,310 | $164,970 |
| Nevada | $60,680 | $130,430 | $196,050 |
| New Hampshire | $85,870 | $147,510 | $226,570 |
| New Jersey | $100,540 | $182,190 | >$239,200 |
| New Mexico | $77,500 | $124,230 | $211,290 |
| New York | $105,120 | $214,080 | >$239,200 |
| North Carolina | $79,710 | $148,380 | >$239,200 |
| North Dakota | $68,300 | $109,100 | $168,120 |
| Ohio | $68,420 | $136,420 | $233,490 |
| Oklahoma | $59,010 | $112,130 | $185,160 |
| Oregon | $72,680 | $124,420 | $177,960 |
| Pennsylvania | $76,090 | $134,030 | $220,300 |
| Rhode Island | $96,440 | $166,600 | >$239,200 |
| South Carolina | $59,200 | $103,760 | $177,960 |
| Tennessee | $61,980 | $114,850 | $186,280 |
| Texas | $63,810 | $126,570 | $199,840 |
| Utah | $68,120 | $131,400 | $203,360 |
| Vermont | $71,170 | $113,560 | $160,780 |
| Virginia | $95,070 | $182,610 | >$239,200 |
| Washington | $94,810 | $163,930 | >$239,200 |
| West Virginia | $55,510 | $97,580 | $164,990 |
| Wisconsin | $66,680 | $114,790 | $164,600 |
Even between cities, the salary of a public relations manager can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for public relations managers is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $217,360.The city with the lowest average salary for public relations managers is Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area, IN with an average salary of $78,220.
Areas with highest average salaries for public relations managers
Areas with lowest average salaries for public relations managers
The number of public relations managers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2021, the number of public relations managers has increased by 12,910. On average, the number of public relations managers has been increasing by 7.2% each year. The salary of public relations managers has been increasing. Since 2021, the salary of public relations managers has increased by $21,420. On average, the salary of public relations managers has been increasing by 5.2% each year.
Public Relations Managers are part of the management occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for public relations managers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all management occupations jobs here.
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