SOC 11-2032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Public Relations Managers — Kiryas Joel
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $158,270 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $146,910.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $158,270 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $146,910. Half of workers earn between $132,270 and $202,660. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $106,680 and the ninetieth at $264,470.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.44 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. New York leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $192,360. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 19th of 454 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $106,680 | −27.4% |
| 25th | $132,270 | −10.0% |
| Median (50th) | $158,270 | +7.7% |
| 75th | $202,660 | +37.9% |
| 90th | $264,470 | +80.0% |
| Mean | $180,100 | +22.6% |
Other metro areas in New York
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kiryas Joel run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $158,270 buys what $146,682 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$158,270as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$146,682US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $158,270 a year, 7.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $106,680 to $264,470 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $192,360.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Public Relations Managers in Kiryas Joel, NY?
The median annual wage is $158,270, or $76.09 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 Kiryas Joel, NY is 7.7% 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 Kiryas Joel, NY earns more than $264,470 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $106,680 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 New York, at $192,360 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Kiryas Joel, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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