Public Relations Managers Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $112,810 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $54.23
10th percentile $65,010
90th percentile $194,840
Employed locally 60
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,010
    25th
    $79,680
    50th (median)
    $112,810
    75th
    $153,000
    90th
    $194,840

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 177% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 77% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $126,490
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $124,370
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $113,900
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $113,880
    Florida $112,710
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $111,090

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $94,100
    Financial Managers $130,560
    Managers, All Other $99,990
    Medical and Health Services Managers $101,590
    Sales Managers $120,600
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $156,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Lakeland, FL is $54.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Lakeland, FL is 18.6% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $65,010 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,680.