Public Relations Managers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $114,970 -17% vs national
Median hourly $55.27
10th percentile $74,420
90th percentile $197,620
Employed locally 220
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,420
    25th
    $96,600
    50th (median)
    $114,970
    75th
    $156,600
    90th
    $197,620

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 137% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 37% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $185,760
    Virginia $173,880
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $165,840
    California $156,340
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $154,030

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $93,750
    Financial Managers $143,600
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $147,160
    Medical and Health Services Managers $103,370
    Managers, All Other $139,520
    Chief Executives $213,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Managers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Des Moines, IA is $55.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.95 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Public Relations Managers salaries?

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Des Moines, IA is 17% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $74,420 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,600.