Public Relations Managers Salary in Central Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $114,280 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $54.94
10th percentile $69,300
90th percentile $158,800
Employed locally 40
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,300
    25th
    $83,150
    50th (median)
    $114,280
    75th
    $127,230
    90th
    $158,800

    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 Central Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $86,880
    Medical and Health Services Managers $99,070
    Financial Managers $117,470
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $98,180
    Industrial Production Managers $99,540
    Sales Managers $112,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Managers make per hour in Central Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Central Pennsylvania is $54.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.35 or more per hour.

    Is Central Pennsylvania above or below average for Public Relations Managers salaries?

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Central Pennsylvania is 17.5% 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 Central Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $69,300 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,150.