Public Relations Managers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for public relations managers is $63.60 an hour ($132,280 a year). About 1,510 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($146,910). North Carolina ranks 18th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public relations managers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.14 | $79,320 |
| 25% of workers | $49.86 | $103,700 |
| Half of workers (median) | $63.60 | $132,280 |
| 75% of workers | $83.19 | $173,020 |
| 90% of workers | $110.23 | $229,270 |
Public Relations Managers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $140,680 | 100 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $137,870 | 220 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $136,490 | 70 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $134,990 | 430 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $131,150 | 350 |
| Wilmington | $124,280 | 30 |
| Asheville | $103,440 | 50 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Sales Managers | $150,470 |
| Marketing Managers | $165,480 |
| Fundraising Managers | $125,870 |
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