Public Relations Managers pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for public relations managers is $95.00 an hour ($197,600 a year). About 7,410 people work in this job there.
That is 35% higher than the U.S. median ($146,910). District of Columbia ranks 1st of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public relations managers in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $56.42 | $117,350 |
| 25% of workers | $68.28 | $142,020 |
| Half of workers (median) | $95.00 | $197,600 |
| 75% of workers | $142.71 | $296,830 |
| 90% of workers | $166.41 | $346,130 |
Public Relations Managers pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $195,190 | 9,470 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (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 District of Columbia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Marketing Managers | $177,170 |
| Sales Managers | $141,800 |
| Fundraising Managers | $141,720 |
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