Public Relations Managers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $139,010 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $66.83
10th percentile $89,560
90th percentile $226,150
Employed locally 40
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $89,560
    25th
    $112,320
    50th (median)
    $139,010
    75th
    $170,700
    90th
    $226,150

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 149% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 49% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $178,850
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $169,100
    Napa, CA $159,180
    California $156,340
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $148,080

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $103,550
    Sales Managers $98,800
    Medical and Health Services Managers $112,960
    Financial Managers $138,230
    Managers, All Other $124,710
    Food Service Managers $72,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Managers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $66.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $109.32 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Public Relations Managers salaries?

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 0.4% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $89,560 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $112,320.