SOC 11-2032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Public Relations Managers — Denver
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Public Relations Managers in Denver, CO is $174,260 per year, 18.6% above the national median of $146,910.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Public Relations Managers in Denver, CO is $174,260 per year, 18.6% above the national median of $146,910. Half of workers earn between $133,620 and $208,030. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $107,910 and the ninetieth at $243,610.
Within the state, Greeley records the highest median at $159,900. Of the 648 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 26th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $107,910 | −26.5% |
| 25th | $133,620 | −9.0% |
| Median (50th) | $174,260 | +18.6% |
| 75th | $208,030 | +41.6% |
| 90th | $243,610 | +65.8% |
| Mean | $179,370 | +22.1% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greeley | $159,900 | 30 | |
| 2 | Boulder | $153,370 | 140 | |
| 3 | Colorado Springs | $135,850 | 90 | |
| 4 | Fort Collins | $134,390 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Denver run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $174,260 buys what $169,020 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$174,260as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$169,020US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $174,260 a year, 18.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $107,910 to $243,610 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Greeley, at $159,900.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Public Relations Managers in Denver, CO?
The median annual wage is $174,260, or $83.78 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $146,910, so pay in Denver, CO is 18.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Denver, CO earns more than $243,610 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $107,910 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Greeley, at $159,900 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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