Public Relations Managers pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for public relations managers is $84.78 an hour ($176,340 a year). About 2,610 people work in this job there.
That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($146,910). Virginia ranks 3rd of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for public relations managers in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $51.39 | $106,880 |
| 25% of workers | $63.56 | $132,210 |
| Half of workers (median) | $84.78 | $176,340 |
| 75% of workers | $112.54 | $234,080 |
| 90% of workers | $150.02 | $312,040 |
Public Relations Managers pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $160,540 | 380 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $152,990 | 200 |
| Charlottesville | $140,170 | 140 |
| Roanoke | $134,320 | 40 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $106,880 | 60 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Sales Managers | $191,130 |
| Marketing Managers | $187,820 |
| Fundraising Managers | $143,730 |
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