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Public Relations Manager

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AVG. SALARY

$101,570

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EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree or higher +

Money & Outlook

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West Virginia Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$101,570

Entry Annual Wage

$58,880

Experienced Annual Wage

$161,720

Average Hourly Wage

$48.83

Entry Hourly Wage

$28.31

Experienced Hourly Wage

$77.75

Median Hourly Wage

$42.30

West Virginia Regional Earnings

West Virginia Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria DC-VA-MD-WV $196,100 or $94.28/hr $97,910 or $47.07/hr $239,200 or $115.00/hr

National Earnings

The earnings information below is for the occupational group Public Relations and Fundraising Managers. The occupation Public Relations Manager is part of this group.

Average Annual Wage

$150,030

Average Hourly Wage

$72.13

Average Annual Range

$71,710 to $239,200

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook stable
  The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +8%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
Job Openings very small number
  Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
Employment small occupation
  This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 66,700 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
Growth Faster than average growth
  Organizations continue to emphasize community outreach and customer relations as a way to enhance their reputation and visibility. Public opinion can change quickly, particularly as social media increases the speed at which news travels. Consequently, public relations managers will be needed to coordinate and help respond to news developments to maintain their organization's reputation. 
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS540000) (21.8%)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration) (NAICS810000) (18.2%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (NAICS813000) (18.1%)
  • Educational services (NAICS610000) (13.9%)
  • Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (NAICS541800) (11.7%)
  • Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (NAICS611300) (9.5%)
  • Management of companies and enterprises (NAICS550000) (9%)
  • Management of companies and enterprises (NAICS551000) (9%)
  • Business, professional, labor, political, and similar organizations (NAICS813900) (7.7%)
  • Finance and insurance (NAICS520000) (6.2%)