Public Relations Managers pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for public relations managers is $82.57 an hour ($171,740 a year). About 2,170 people work in this job there.
That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($146,910). Massachusetts ranks 5th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public relations managers in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $44.82 | $93,220 |
| 25% of workers | $58.45 | $121,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $82.57 | $171,740 |
| 75% of workers | $103.60 | $215,490 |
| 90% of workers | $151.88 | $315,920 |
Public Relations Managers pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $176,390 | 1,810 |
| Worcester | $156,850 | 130 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $132,990 | 50 |
| Springfield | $128,850 | 70 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Massachusetts
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Sales Managers | $191,200 |
| Marketing Managers | $212,020 |
| Fundraising Managers | $151,740 |
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