Public Relations Managers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $123,590 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $59.42
10th percentile $76,730
90th percentile $216,750
Employed locally 2,720
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,730
    25th
    $99,090
    50th (median)
    $123,590
    75th
    $169,110
    90th
    $216,750

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 142% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 42% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $127,990
    Laredo, TX $127,470
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $125,130
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $114,520
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $110,030
    Killeen-Temple, TX $109,710

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,690
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $169,860
    Sales Managers $137,130
    Financial Managers $164,240
    Managers, All Other $137,680
    Marketing Managers $147,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Dallas, TX is $59.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $108.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Dallas, TX is 10.8% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $76,730 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,090.