Public Relations Managers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $136,750 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $65.75
10th percentile $83,880
90th percentile $200,680
Employed locally 400
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,880
    25th
    $106,770
    50th (median)
    $136,750
    75th
    $182,080
    90th
    $200,680

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 144% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 44% 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
    Connecticut $152,450
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $137,430
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $136,640
    Utah $133,440
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $131,780
    Portland-South Portland, ME $128,820

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $99,310
    Financial Managers $140,270
    Managers, All Other $140,760
    Sales Managers $134,910
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $160,300
    Marketing Managers $138,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Managers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Salt Lake City, UT is $65.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $126.44 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Public Relations Managers salaries?

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 1.3% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $83,880 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,770.