Public Relations Managers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $107,080 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $51.48
10th percentile $77,890
90th percentile $180,950
Employed locally 260
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,890
    25th
    $95,400
    50th (median)
    $107,080
    75th
    $127,420
    90th
    $180,950

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 123% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 23% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $146,880
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $140,830
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $137,800
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $134,610
    Wilmington, NC $124,280
    Winston-Salem, NC $123,170

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$123,460
    Managers, All Other$120,970
    Financial Managers$149,180
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$138,010
    Sales Managers$151,610
    Medical and Health Services Managers$137,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Madison, WI is $51.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Madison, WI is 22.7% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $77,890 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,400.