Public Relations Managers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $147,530 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $70.93
10th percentile $56,580
90th percentile —
Employed locally 130
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,580
    25th
    $95,370
    50th (median)
    $147,530
    75th
    $200,630

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 144% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 44% 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
    District of Columbia $185,810
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $178,850
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,250
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $165,840
    Greeley, CO $159,900
    Colorado $157,150

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$147,810
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$202,270
    Managers, All Other$173,490
    Sales Managers$183,880
    Financial Managers$177,910
    Marketing Managers$172,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Boulder, CO is $70.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $129.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Boulder, CO is 6.5% above 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $56,580 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,370.