Public Relations Managers Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $99,790 -28% vs national
Median hourly $47.98
10th percentile $68,220
90th percentile $190,350
Employed locally 140
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,220
    25th
    $84,240
    50th (median)
    $99,790
    75th
    $149,640
    90th
    $190,350

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 126% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 26% 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
    Napa, CA $159,180
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $139,010
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $137,800
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $134,610
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $129,000
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $126,490

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $98,010
    Managers, All Other $122,600
    Financial Managers $130,630
    Medical and Health Services Managers $103,420
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $143,410
    Sales Managers $123,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Harrisburg, PA is $47.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Harrisburg, PA is 28% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $68,220 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,240.