Public Relations Managers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $141,840 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $68.19
10th percentile $90,980
90th percentile —
Employed locally 370
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,980
    25th
    $110,510
    50th (median)
    $141,840
    75th
    $211,440

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 168% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 68% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $218,460
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $185,760
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $154,030
    Charlottesville, VA $134,880
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $133,790
    Roanoke, VA $133,680

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $105,840
    Financial Managers $166,800
    Managers, All Other $140,540
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $172,070
    Medical and Health Services Managers $125,780
    Sales Managers $164,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Richmond, VA is $68.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $134.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Richmond, VA is 2.4% above 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $90,980 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,510.