Public Relations Managers Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $132,620 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $63.76
10th percentile $87,170
90th percentile —
Employed locally 60
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,170
    25th
    $102,850
    50th (median)
    $132,620
    75th
    $215,340

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 205% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 105% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $185,760
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $154,030
    Richmond, VA $141,840
    Charlottesville, VA $134,880
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $133,790

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $95,290
    Medical and Health Services Managers $102,230
    Financial Managers $134,410
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $139,250
    Managers, All Other $126,160
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $84,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Blacksburg, VA is $63.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Blacksburg, VA is 4.3% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $87,170 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,850.