Public Relations Managers Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $131,780 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $63.36
10th percentile $78,420
90th percentile $211,390
Employed locally 130
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,420
    25th
    $97,170
    50th (median)
    $131,780
    75th
    $165,940
    90th
    $211,390

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 145% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 45% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $94,040
    Managers, All Other $132,720
    Financial Managers $136,560
    Construction Managers $101,160
    Sales Managers $125,880
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $162,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Burlington, VT is $63.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $127.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Burlington, VT is 4.9% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $78,420 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,170.