Public Relations Managers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $138,350 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $66.51
10th percentile $102,090
90th percentile $180,720
Employed locally 140
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $102,090
    25th
    $116,020
    50th (median)
    $138,350
    75th
    $155,090
    90th
    $180,720

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 147% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 47% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $185,760
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $184,080
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,250
    Washington $159,510
    Delaware $154,200
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $150,740

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $116,730
    Financial Managers $135,080
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $139,430
    Medical and Health Services Managers $135,450
    Sales Managers $149,710
    Marketing Managers $156,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Olympia, WA is $66.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Olympia, WA is 0.1% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $102,090 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $116,020.