Public Relations Managers salary in United States
The median public relations managers salary is $146,910 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Public Relations Managers salary by region
Pay trend
Up 3.3% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Public Relations Managers salary FAQs
What is the average Public Relations Managers salary in United States?
The median Public Relations Managers salary in United States is $146,910 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of public relations managerss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Public Relations Managers earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $82,410 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $284,990 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $146,910.
Do Public Relations Managers salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - District of Columbia is among the highest at $197,600, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Public Relations Managers salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.