Public Relations Managers Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $103,990 -24.9% vs national
Median hourly $50.00
10th percentile $85,670
90th percentile $160,920
Employed locally 40
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,670
    25th
    $88,410
    50th (median)
    $103,990
    75th
    $117,920
    90th
    $160,920

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 139% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 39% 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
    North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $143,500
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $138,090
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $136,750
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $136,640
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $134,990
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $123,230

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $105,600
    Managers, All Other $115,880
    Financial Managers $105,830
    Medical and Health Services Managers $107,340
    Administrative Services Managers $99,420
    Social and Community Service Managers $87,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Santa Fe, NM is $50.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Santa Fe, NM is 24.9% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $85,670 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,410.