Public Relations Managers pay in California
In California, the median pay for public relations managers is $80.76 an hour ($167,980 a year). About 9,400 people work in this job there.
That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($146,910). California ranks 6th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public relations managers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $47.02 | $97,800 |
| 25% of workers | $60.36 | $125,550 |
| Half of workers (median) | $80.76 | $167,980 |
| 75% of workers | $106.88 | $222,310 |
| 90% of workers | $144.62 | $300,800 |
Public Relations Managers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $213,510 | 980 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $192,720 | 1,880 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $163,830 | 3,610 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $161,320 | 460 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $157,630 | 650 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $153,010 | 40 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $141,230 | 300 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $140,290 | 80 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $138,900 | 30 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $138,900 | 70 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $137,200 | 40 |
| Salinas | $130,440 | 40 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $128,280 | 40 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $126,360 | 50 |
| Fresno | $125,230 | 110 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Sales Managers | $134,910 |
| Marketing Managers | $193,620 |
| Fundraising Managers | $135,870 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $167,230 |
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