Public Relations Managers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $106,600 -23% vs national
Median hourly $51.25
10th percentile $71,740
90th percentile $191,270
Employed locally 910
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,740
    25th
    $86,420
    50th (median)
    $106,600
    75th
    $152,950
    90th
    $191,270

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 126% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 26% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $109,400
    Tucson, AZ $96,230
    Flagstaff, AZ $86,520

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$94,130
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$163,970
    Financial Managers$135,360
    Sales Managers$131,410
    Medical and Health Services Managers$124,050
    Construction Managers$111,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Phoenix, AZ is $51.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 23% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $71,740 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,420.