SOC 11-2032 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Public Relations Managers is $138,528 per year ($66.60/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $102,315 and $197,995 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $221,645 per year. There are approximately 76,060 public relations managers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $37.92 | $78,874 |
| P25 | $49.19 | $102,315 |
| P50MEDIAN | $66.60 | $138,528 |
| P75 | $95.19 | $197,995 |
| P90 | $106.56 | $221,645 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Public Relations Managers is $138,528 per year ($66.60/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $102,315 and $197,995 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Public Relations Managers is $221,645 per year ($106.56/hr). The 75th percentile is $197,995 per year.
Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn approximately $78,874 per year ($37.92/hr). The 25th percentile is $102,315 per year.
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