Public Relations Managers

Public Relations Managers is a notable career in the 11 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Public Relations Managers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.

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Data Overview

soc	11-2032
title	Public Relations Managers
onet code	11-2032.00
description	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.
job zone	4
major group	11
tot emp	76,060
a mean	163,520
a median	138,520
a pct10	78,880
a pct25	102,300
a pct75	198,000
a pct90	N/A
h mean	78
h median	66

Typical Tasks for Public Relations Managers

The day-to-day work of a public relations managers typically centers on assign, supervise, and review the activities of public relations staff. 0 of these 8 tasks are Core O*NET duties; the remainder are common supplemental work. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.

Assign, supervise, and review the activities of public relations staff.n/a
Confer with labor relations managers to develop internal communications that keep employees informed of company activities.n/a
Design and edit promotional publications, such as brochures.n/a
Develop and maintain the company's corporate image and identity, which includes the use of logos and signage.n/a
Develop, implement, or maintain crisis communication plans.n/a
Direct activities of external agencies, establishments, or departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs.n/a
Draft speeches for company executives and arrange interviews and other forms of contact for them.n/a
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, government officials, and media representatives and use these relationships to develop new business opportunities.n/a

Salary by State — Public Relations Managers

Median annual pay is highest in District of Columbia at $185,810 and lowest in West Virginia at $85,290 — a 2.2× spread. The top five states (District of Columbia, Virginia, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey) average $174,548. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.

State	Median	Mean	10th %	90th %	Employed
District of Columbia	$185,810	$227,370	$108,030	—	8,640
Virginia	$173,880	$190,250	$101,850	—	—
New York	$173,780	$214,930	$107,730	—	7,330
Massachusetts	$169,760	$171,110	$83,770	—	2,560
New Jersey	$169,510	$178,810	$95,370	—	2,380
Washington	$159,510	$172,600	$104,950	—	1,780
Colorado	$157,150	$164,660	$91,900	$237,910	—
California	$156,340	$179,450	$97,120	—	9,140
Delaware	$154,200	$160,060	$102,880	$221,760	160
Connecticut	$152,450	$168,220	$81,400	—	790
Rhode Island	$146,180	$164,920	$80,290	—	130
Maryland	$144,590	$163,110	$72,020	—	1,860
Arkansas	$140,970	$158,470	$73,530	—	260
Utah	$133,440	$143,230	$83,000	$203,930	600
Vermont	$131,780	$139,740	$86,990	$206,850	290
Georgia	$131,590	$153,520	$83,970	$237,510	1,330
New Hampshire	$128,600	$139,390	$84,200	$204,250	260
North Carolina	$123,800	$148,810	$77,160	—	1,390
Illinois	$122,950	$132,740	$69,700	$213,290	2,890
Minnesota	$120,550	$127,940	$29,990	$210,430	1,340
Texas	$120,210	$134,110	$70,600	$214,150	8,360
Ohio	$120,200	$134,780	$65,060	$210,300	1,020
Pennsylvania	$119,400	$137,040	$70,110	$232,070	2,010
Maine	$119,110	$141,680	$78,790	$200,290	370
Oregon	$119,040	$126,400	$76,920	$184,510	2,090
Kansas	$117,080	$122,620	$75,000	$176,500	230
Tennessee	$116,340	$121,610	$56,160	$180,990	860
Michigan	$114,970	$127,700	$76,660	$195,480	1,690
Florida	$112,710	$127,790	$68,020	$211,100	3,120
New Mexico	$112,490	$127,070	$80,350	$198,760	190
Indiana	$110,200	$126,310	$67,840	$191,990	650
Wisconsin	$106,580	$123,010	$68,860	$195,790	830
Iowa	$106,470	$120,840	$65,900	$185,110	560
Missouri	$106,000	$122,130	$67,520	$196,320	880
Hawaii	$105,980	$124,400	$75,090	$229,640	340
Arizona	$105,360	$119,970	$68,810	$190,540	1,190
Nevada	$105,340	$128,130	$66,050	$195,450	400
Alaska	$103,780	$117,250	$69,370	$187,470	320
North Dakota	$103,200	$108,470	$59,660	$153,690	120
Kentucky	$102,690	$114,070	$61,930	$172,800	530
Montana	$101,700	$125,950	$71,650	$208,830	110
Nebraska	$101,600	$109,040	$59,740	$168,150	300
South Carolina	$98,620	$113,470	$62,700	$197,700	780
Louisiana	$96,920	$101,520	$66,060	$142,080	220
Alabama	$93,040	$113,280	$52,670	$184,330	410
Idaho	$92,590	$98,600	$51,050	$156,470	160
Mississippi	$90,630	$106,160	$51,280	$190,070	170
Oklahoma	$85,970	$98,760	$61,250	$147,890	460
West Virginia	$85,290	$105,330	$65,450	$170,290	50

Also Known As

Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for public relations managers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Business Development Director or Campaign Manager frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.

Business Development DirectorCampaign ManagerCommunications DirectorCommunications ManagerCommunity ManagerCommunity Relations DirectorCustomer Service ManagerDevelopment DirectorInformation DirectorMarketing and Communications ManagerMarketing Communications ManagerPublic Affairs DirectorPublic Information DirectorPublic Information Relations ManagerPublic Relations Director (PR Director)

💡 Why it matters: Public Relations Managers

This data helps you understand how Public Relations Managers compares to others in the 11 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.

Key Takeaways

Public Relations Managers has a job zone of 4.
Public Relations Managers has a tot emp of 76,060.
Public Relations Managers has a a mean of 163,520.
Public Relations Managers has a a median of 138,520.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Public Relations Managers?

Public Relations Managers is a career in the 11 category tracked in our database with detailed statistics and comparisons. Data is sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).

Where does the data for Public Relations Managers come from?

All data for Public Relations Managers is sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024). We verify and cross-reference data to ensure accuracy. Our methodology page explains how we process and validate the data.

What is the job zone of Public Relations Managers?

Public Relations Managers has a job zone of 4. This metric is one of the key data points tracked for careers in our database. Use our comparison tool to see how this compares to similar careers.

How does the tot emp of Public Relations Managers compare to average?

Public Relations Managers has a tot emp of 76,060. To see how this compares, visit our rankings page or use the comparison tool to compare Public Relations Managers against similar careers.

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Data Overview

soc

11-2032

title

Public Relations Managers

onet code

11-2032.00

description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.

job zone

major group

tot emp

76,060

a mean

163,520

a median

138,520

a pct10

78,880

a pct25

102,300

a pct75

198,000

a pct90

N/A

h mean

h median

Typical Tasks for Public Relations Managers

Assign, supervise, and review the activities of public relations staff.n/a

Confer with labor relations managers to develop internal communications that keep employees informed of company activities.n/a

Design and edit promotional publications, such as brochures.n/a

Develop and maintain the company's corporate image and identity, which includes the use of logos and signage.n/a

Develop, implement, or maintain crisis communication plans.n/a

Direct activities of external agencies, establishments, or departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs.n/a

Draft speeches for company executives and arrange interviews and other forms of contact for them.n/a

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, government officials, and media representatives and use these relationships to develop new business opportunities.n/a

Salary by State — Public Relations Managers

State	Median	Mean	10th %	90th %	Employed
District of Columbia	$185,810	$227,370	$108,030	—	8,640
Virginia	$173,880	$190,250	$101,850	—	—
New York	$173,780	$214,930	$107,730	—	7,330
Massachusetts	$169,760	$171,110	$83,770	—	2,560
New Jersey	$169,510	$178,810	$95,370	—	2,380
Washington	$159,510	$172,600	$104,950	—	1,780
Colorado	$157,150	$164,660	$91,900	$237,910	—
California	$156,340	$179,450	$97,120	—	9,140
Delaware	$154,200	$160,060	$102,880	$221,760	160
Connecticut	$152,450	$168,220	$81,400	—	790
Rhode Island	$146,180	$164,920	$80,290	—	130
Maryland	$144,590	$163,110	$72,020	—	1,860
Arkansas	$140,970	$158,470	$73,530	—	260
Utah	$133,440	$143,230	$83,000	$203,930	600
Vermont	$131,780	$139,740	$86,990	$206,850	290
Georgia	$131,590	$153,520	$83,970	$237,510	1,330
New Hampshire	$128,600	$139,390	$84,200	$204,250	260
North Carolina	$123,800	$148,810	$77,160	—	1,390
Illinois	$122,950	$132,740	$69,700	$213,290	2,890
Minnesota	$120,550	$127,940	$29,990	$210,430	1,340
Texas	$120,210	$134,110	$70,600	$214,150	8,360
Ohio	$120,200	$134,780	$65,060	$210,300	1,020
Pennsylvania	$119,400	$137,040	$70,110	$232,070	2,010
Maine	$119,110	$141,680	$78,790	$200,290	370
Oregon	$119,040	$126,400	$76,920	$184,510	2,090
Kansas	$117,080	$122,620	$75,000	$176,500	230
Tennessee	$116,340	$121,610	$56,160	$180,990	860
Michigan	$114,970	$127,700	$76,660	$195,480	1,690
Florida	$112,710	$127,790	$68,020	$211,100	3,120
New Mexico	$112,490	$127,070	$80,350	$198,760	190
Indiana	$110,200	$126,310	$67,840	$191,990	650
Wisconsin	$106,580	$123,010	$68,860	$195,790	830
Iowa	$106,470	$120,840	$65,900	$185,110	560
Missouri	$106,000	$122,130	$67,520	$196,320	880
Hawaii	$105,980	$124,400	$75,090	$229,640	340
Arizona	$105,360	$119,970	$68,810	$190,540	1,190
Nevada	$105,340	$128,130	$66,050	$195,450	400
Alaska	$103,780	$117,250	$69,370	$187,470	320
North Dakota	$103,200	$108,470	$59,660	$153,690	120
Kentucky	$102,690	$114,070	$61,930	$172,800	530
Montana	$101,700	$125,950	$71,650	$208,830	110
Nebraska	$101,600	$109,040	$59,740	$168,150	300
South Carolina	$98,620	$113,470	$62,700	$197,700	780
Louisiana	$96,920	$101,520	$66,060	$142,080	220
Alabama	$93,040	$113,280	$52,670	$184,330	410
Idaho	$92,590	$98,600	$51,050	$156,470	160
Mississippi	$90,630	$106,160	$51,280	$190,070	170
Oklahoma	$85,970	$98,760	$61,250	$147,890	460
West Virginia	$85,290	$105,330	$65,450	$170,290	50

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Public Relations Managers?

Public Relations Managers is a career in the 11 category tracked in our database with detailed statistics and comparisons. Data is sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).

Where does the data for Public Relations Managers come from?

What is the job zone of Public Relations Managers?

Public Relations Managers has a job zone of 4. This metric is one of the key data points tracked for careers in our database. Use our comparison tool to see how this compares to similar careers.

How does the tot emp of Public Relations Managers compare to average?

Public Relations Managers has a tot emp of 76,060. To see how this compares, visit our rankings page or use the comparison tool to compare Public Relations Managers against similar careers.

How does Public Relations Managers compare to other careers?

What other careers are in the 11 category?

There are multiple careers in the 11 category. See the "Related careers" section below for others in the same category, or use the search to browse all 11 careers.