Public Relations Managers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $125,130 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $60.16
10th percentile $73,470
90th percentile $223,560
Employed locally 1,850
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,470
    25th
    $97,120
    50th (median)
    $125,130
    75th
    $171,320
    90th
    $223,560

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 156% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 56% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $127,990
    Laredo, TX $127,470
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $123,590
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $114,520
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $110,030
    Killeen-Temple, TX $109,710

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,090
    Financial Managers $165,220
    Sales Managers $131,040
    Construction Managers $101,850
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $167,630
    Medical and Health Services Managers $119,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Houston, TX is $60.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $109.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Houston, TX is 9.7% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $73,470 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,120.