Public Relations Managers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $108,330 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $52.08
10th percentile $68,830
90th percentile $208,370
Employed locally 300
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,830
    25th
    $90,380
    50th (median)
    $108,330
    75th
    $149,380
    90th
    $208,370

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 142% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 42% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $118,790
    Financial Managers $154,540
    Managers, All Other $126,190
    Sales Managers $140,990
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $160,460
    Industrial Production Managers $121,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Milwaukee, WI is $52.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $106.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 21.8% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $68,830 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,380.