Public Relations Managers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $109,150 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $52.48
10th percentile $61,110
90th percentile $187,770
Employed locally 390
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,110
    25th
    $81,290
    50th (median)
    $109,150
    75th
    $140,500
    90th
    $187,770

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 148% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 48% 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
    Napa, CA $159,180
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $139,010
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $137,800
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $134,610
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $129,000
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $126,490

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $100,280
    Financial Managers $134,740
    Medical and Health Services Managers $102,230
    Managers, All Other $125,570
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $154,870
    Sales Managers $125,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Pittsburgh, PA is $52.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 21.2% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $61,110 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,290.