Public Relations Managers pay in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue

In Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA), the median pay for public relations managers is $80.09 an hour ($166,590 a year). About 1,110 people work in this job there.

$80.09Median hourly pay
$131,030–$211,770Middle half of workers, yearly
1,110People in this job in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($146,910). It is 4% higher than the Washington median ($159,440).

Pay range for public relations managers in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$51.75$107,650
25% of workers$63.00$131,030
Half of workers (median)$80.09$166,590
75% of workers$101.81$211,770
90% of workers$131.29$273,070

Public Relations Managers pay in Washington metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (this page)$166,5901,110
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater$148,090150
Spokane-Spokane Valley$137,24080
Bellingham$128,37040

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for public relations managers

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
  • 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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Marketing Managers$175,850
Sales Managers$184,320

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.