Public Relations Managers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $165,840 +19.7% vs national
Median hourly $79.73
10th percentile $103,750
90th percentile $237,910
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,750
    25th
    $129,980
    50th (median)
    $165,840
    75th
    $199,990
    90th
    $237,910

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 162% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 62% 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
    Greeley, CO $159,900
    Colorado $157,150
    Connecticut $152,450

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $137,950
    Managers, All Other $168,230
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $183,050
    Financial Managers $177,470
    Construction Managers $124,850
    Sales Managers $176,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Denver, CO is $79.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $117.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Denver, CO is 19.7% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $103,750 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $129,980.