Public Relations Managers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $183,590 +32.5% vs national
Median hourly $88.26
10th percentile $78,540
90th percentile —
Employed locally 150
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,540
    25th
    $134,520
    50th (median)
    $183,590
    75th
    $213,450

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 235% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 135% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $178,850
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $176,730

    Nearby metros — Public Relations Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $218,460
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $185,760
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $184,080
    Delaware $154,200
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $150,410
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $148,080

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $75,190
    Financial Managers $138,490
    Managers, All Other $101,870
    Sales Managers $167,210
    Medical and Health Services Managers $95,980
    Marketing Managers $166,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Fayetteville, AR is $88.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $147.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 32.5% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $78,540 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $134,520.