Public Relations Managers Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $98,820 -28.7% vs national
Median hourly $47.51
10th percentile $67,470
90th percentile $181,660
Employed locally 40
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,470
    25th
    $73,600
    50th (median)
    $98,820
    75th
    $128,860
    90th
    $181,660

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $88,990
    Financial Managers $114,510
    Medical and Health Services Managers $113,730
    Managers, All Other $100,700
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $104,970
    Sales Managers $107,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Maryland is $47.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Maryland is 28.7% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $67,470 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,600.