SOC 11-2032 · May 2025 · United States
Public Relations Managers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Public Relations Managers across the United States is $146,910 per year, measured over 74,850 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $197,600.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Public Relations Managers
Pay for this occupation varies by 139.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $197,600 and West Virginia pays $82,380.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $197,600 | 7,410 | |
| 2 | New York | $180,880 | 7,710 | |
| 3 | Virginia | $176,340 | 2,610 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | $174,980 | 2,420 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $171,740 | 2,170 | |
| 6 | California | $167,980 | 9,400 | |
| 7 | Maine | $166,940 | — | |
| 8 | Colorado | $162,870 | — | |
| 9 | Washington | $159,440 | 1,610 | |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $156,080 | 210 |
States with the most Public Relations Managers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 9,400 | $167,980 | |
| 2 | Texas | 8,190 | $126,670 | |
| 3 | New York | 7,710 | $180,880 | |
| 4 | District of Columbia | 7,410 | $197,600 | |
| 5 | Florida | 2,990 | $127,550 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 2,770 | $131,990 | |
| 7 | Virginia | 2,610 | $176,340 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 2,420 | $174,980 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 2,210 | $118,050 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 2,170 | $171,740 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $213,510 | 980 |
| 2 | Washington | $195,190 | 9,470 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $192,720 | 1,880 |
| 4 | New York | $192,360 | 7,940 |
| 5 | Trenton | $179,330 | 430 |
| 6 | Fayetteville | $177,370 | 190 |
| 7 | Boston | $176,390 | 1,810 |
| 8 | Bridgeport | $174,990 | 330 |
| 9 | Denver | $174,260 | — |
| 10 | Seattle | $166,590 | 1,110 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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