Public Relations Managers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for public relations managers is $86.96 an hour ($180,880 a year). About 7,710 people work in this job there.
That is 23% higher than the U.S. median ($146,910). New York ranks 2nd of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public relations managers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $52.01 | $108,180 |
| 25% of workers | $67.02 | $139,410 |
| Half of workers (median) | $86.96 | $180,880 |
| 75% of workers | $112.27 | $233,530 |
| 90% of workers | $155.38 | $323,190 |
Public Relations Managers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $192,360 | 7,940 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $158,270 | 60 |
| Rochester | $147,740 | 190 |
| Syracuse | $143,980 | 90 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $134,430 | 150 |
| Ithaca | $128,400 | 30 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $117,290 | 410 |
New York 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 New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Marketing Managers | $181,200 |
| Sales Managers | $217,640 |
| Fundraising Managers | $169,510 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $173,700 |
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