Public Relations Managers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $103,340 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.68
10th percentile $50,050
90th percentile $185,840
Employed locally 350
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,050
    25th
    $70,050
    50th (median)
    $103,340
    75th
    $140,750
    90th
    $185,840

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 120% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 20% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Public Relations Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $218,460
    District of Columbia $185,810
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $185,760
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $184,080
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $183,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $178,850

    Nearby metros — Public Relations Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $218,460
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $184,080
    Rochester, NY $143,560
    Syracuse, NY $135,590
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $129,470
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $128,280

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $107,990
    Financial Managers $146,910
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $149,650
    Medical and Health Services Managers $116,170
    Social and Community Service Managers $79,750
    Managers, All Other $114,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Managers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Albany, NY is $49.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.95 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Public Relations Managers salaries?

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Albany, NY is 25.4% below the national median of $138,520. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Public Relations Managers in Albany?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $50,050 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,050.