Public Relations Managers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $145,950 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $70.17
10th percentile $73,880
90th percentile —
Employed locally 30
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,880
    25th
    $92,350
    50th (median)
    $145,950
    75th
    $181,660

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 134% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 34% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,150
    Sales Managers $100,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers $136,030
    Financial Managers $160,250
    Managers, All Other $162,740
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $190,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Managers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Santa Cruz, CA is $70.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.23 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Public Relations Managers salaries?

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 5.4% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $73,880 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,350.