Public Relations Managers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $135,760 -2% vs national
Median hourly $65.27
10th percentile $87,970
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,080
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,970
    25th
    $108,610
    50th (median)
    $135,760
    75th
    $182,970

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 157% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 57% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $134,890
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $128,280
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $115,840
    Michigan $114,970
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $108,930
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $107,810

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$105,760
    Managers, All Other$127,570
    Financial Managers$168,990
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$171,360
    Sales Managers$156,950
    Marketing Managers$164,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Atlanta, GA is $65.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $109.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Atlanta, GA is 2% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $87,970 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,610.