Public Relations Managers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for public relations managers is $70.63 an hour ($146,910 a year). About 74,850 people work in this job there.
Pay range for public relations managers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.62 | $82,410 |
| 25% of workers | $51.24 | $106,580 |
| Half of workers (median) | $70.63 | $146,910 |
| 75% of workers | $98.33 | $204,520 |
| 90% of workers | $137.01 | $284,990 |
Best-paying states for public relations managers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $197,600 | 7,410 |
| New York | $180,880 | 7,710 |
| Virginia | $176,340 | 2,610 |
| New Jersey | $174,980 | 2,420 |
| Massachusetts | $171,740 | 2,170 |
| California | $167,980 | 9,400 |
| Maine | $166,940 | 0 |
| Colorado | $162,870 | 0 |
| Washington | $159,440 | 1,610 |
| Rhode Island | $156,080 | 210 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $98,210
- Arizona · $114,400
- California · $167,980
- Connecticut · $154,210
- District of Columbia · $197,600
- Florida · $127,550
- Georgia · $134,500
- Illinois · $131,990
- Indiana · $114,960
- Iowa · $120,730
- Kentucky · $112,320
- Maryland · $149,380
- Massachusetts · $171,740
- Michigan · $117,900
- Minnesota · $139,040
- Missouri · $114,710
- New Jersey · $174,980
- New York · $180,880
- North Carolina · $132,280
- Ohio · $118,670
- Oregon · $131,190
- Pennsylvania · $118,050
- South Carolina · $104,920
- Tennessee · $127,390
- Texas · $126,670
- Utah · $132,670
- Virginia · $176,340
- Washington · $159,440
- Wisconsin · $113,980
Education, experience and outlook for public relations managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 6,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Sales Managers | $148,270 |
| Marketing Managers | $166,790 |
| Fundraising Managers | $125,470 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $133,660 |
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