Public Relations Managers Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $121,470 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $58.40
10th percentile $70,410
90th percentile $181,070
Employed locally 150
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,410
    25th
    $88,770
    50th (median)
    $121,470
    75th
    $152,870
    90th
    $181,070

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 171% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 71% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $137,800
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $134,610
    Ann Arbor, MI $131,860
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $126,490
    Wilmington, NC $124,280
    Minnesota $120,550

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Administrative Services Managers $117,840
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $128,790
    Financial Managers $130,930
    Industrial Production Managers $105,540
    Medical and Health Services Managers $108,070
    Construction Managers $104,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Lansing, MI is $58.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $91.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Lansing, MI is 12.3% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $70,410 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,770.