Public Relations Managers Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $101,030 -27.1% vs national
Median hourly $48.57
10th percentile $67,040
90th percentile $140,850
Employed locally 120
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,040
    25th
    $82,690
    50th (median)
    $101,030
    75th
    $120,720
    90th
    $140,850

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 156% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 56% 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
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $183,590
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $146,880
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $145,950
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $139,920
    Charlottesville, VA $134,880
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $134,610

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $93,830
    Financial Managers $121,770
    Medical and Health Services Managers $111,860
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $129,160
    Food Service Managers $62,160
    Managers, All Other $118,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Champaign, IL is $48.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Champaign, IL is 27.1% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $67,040 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,690.