Average base salary, Georgia
$155,500 / year
≈ $12,950 per month · $74.76 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Georgia · median $139,000
25th percentile
$110,500Average
$155,50075th percentile
$180,000
$110,500Average
$155,50075th percentile
$180,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Public Relations Manager salary by state
Alabama$116,500
Alaska$134,000
Arizona$136,000
Arkansas$141,000
California$191,500
Colorado$177,000
Connecticut$173,500
Delaware$171,500
District of Columbia$224,500
Florida$142,500
Georgia$155,500
Hawaii$120,000
Idaho$107,500
Illinois$147,500
Indiana$133,000
Iowa$132,500
Kansas$140,000
Kentucky$128,000
Louisiana$114,500
Maine$157,500
Maryland$172,000
Massachusetts$188,500
Michigan$136,500
Minnesota$154,000
Mississippi$118,500
Missouri$133,000
Montana$116,000
Nebraska$122,000
Nevada$140,500
New Hampshire$147,500
New Jersey$191,500
New Mexico$131,500
New York$211,000
North Carolina$152,000
North Dakota$126,500
Ohio$136,500
Oklahoma$114,000
Oregon$143,500
Pennsylvania$135,500
Rhode Island$169,000
South Carolina$129,500
Tennessee$136,500
Texas$147,000
Utah$154,000
Virginia$199,000
Washington$175,000
West Virginia$97,500
Wisconsin$133,500
About this role
Public Relations Manager is a professional role within the function in the Management job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Public Relations Managers do
- Assign, supervise, and review the activities of public relations staff.
- Confer with labor relations managers to develop internal communications that keep employees informed of company activities.
- Design and edit promotional publications, such as brochures.
- Develop and maintain the company's corporate image and identity, which includes the use of logos and signage.
- Develop, implement, or maintain crisis communication plans.
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Public Relations Manager pay by experience level
Entry level$85,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$110,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$152,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$211,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$295,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+5%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
6,600
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Public Relations Manager salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
15,460 workers
$196,000Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
10,860 workers
$160,500Educational Services
9,580 workers
$132,000Management of Companies and Enterprises
7,710 workers
$196,000Management of Companies and Enterprises
7,710 workers
$196,000Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
7,310 workers
$197,000Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
6,090 workers
$135,000Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
5,770 workers
$132,500Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations
5,130 workers
$179,000Educational Services, Privately Owned
4,740 workers
$133,000National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Public Relations Manager pays 18% above the average across 58 roles in the Management job family (family average $144,000).
Similar-paying roles in Management
Sales Manager$170,000
Purchasing Manager$162,000
Marketing Manager$184,000
Clinical Research Coordinator$186,500
Financial Manager$193,500
Careers related to Public Relations Manager
Public Relations Specialist$87,000
Search Marketing Strategist$92,500
Marketing Manager$184,000
Management Analyst$118,000
Fundraising Manager$145,000
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Public Relations Manager make?
The average base salary for a Public Relations Manager in the United States is $170,500 per year, or about $81.97 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $110,500 and $211,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Management roles?
The Management job family averages $144,000 across 58 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
Need a defensible market price for this role?
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