Public Relations Managers pay in Michigan

In Michigan, the median pay for public relations managers is $56.69 an hour ($117,900 a year). About 1,720 people work in this job there.

$56.69Median hourly pay
$91,340–$164,630Middle half of workers, yearly
1,720People in this job in Michigan

That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($146,910). Michigan ranks 29th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for public relations managers in Michigan

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$33.98$70,680
25% of workers$43.91$91,340
Half of workers (median)$56.69$117,900
75% of workers$79.15$164,630
90% of workers$102.58$213,360

Public Relations Managers pay in Michigan metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Ann Arbor$137,190160
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn$125,6500
Lansing-East Lansing$120,420160
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood$110,770160
Kalamazoo-Portage$110,06040

Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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 Michigan

JobMedian yearly pay
Sales Managers$136,870
Marketing Managers$138,510
Fundraising Managers$113,360

Other job titles for this job

Campaign ManagerCommunications DirectorCommunications ManagerCommunity Engagement SpecialistCommunity Relations DirectorPR DirectorPR SupervisorPublic Affairs DirectorPublic Information DirectorPublic Information Relations ManagerPublicity DirectorPublicity Manager

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.