Public Relations Managers Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $94,010 -32.1% vs national
Median hourly $45.20
10th percentile $73,110
90th percentile $157,950
Employed locally 30
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,110
    25th
    $85,080
    50th (median)
    $94,010
    75th
    $147,290
    90th
    $157,950

    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 Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $88,160
    Medical and Health Services Managers $95,330
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $78,990
    Construction Managers $96,310
    Managers, All Other $101,460
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $53,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Managers make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Eastern North Carolina is $45.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.94 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Public Relations Managers salaries?

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Eastern North Carolina is 32.1% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $73,110 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,080.