Public Relations Managers Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $113,920 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $54.77
10th percentile $88,510
90th percentile $178,180
Employed locally 50
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $88,510
    25th
    $108,840
    50th (median)
    $113,920
    75th
    $140,470
    90th
    $178,180

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 154% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 54% 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 Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$75,910
    Medical and Health Services Managers$103,520
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary$109,960
    Financial Managers$128,680
    Social and Community Service Managers$64,290
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$56,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Managers make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Iowa City, IA is $54.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.68 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Public Relations Managers salaries?

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Iowa City, IA is 17.8% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $88,510 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,840.