Public Relations Managers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $123,030 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $59.15
10th percentile $94,150
90th percentile $210,610
Employed locally 50
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,150
    25th
    $102,960
    50th (median)
    $123,030
    75th
    $170,360
    90th
    $210,610

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 128% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 28% 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 Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $110,030
    Sales Managers $118,110
    Managers, All Other $162,530
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $200,790
    Financial Managers $163,740
    Medical and Health Services Managers $130,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Santa Maria, CA is $59.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $126.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 11.2% 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 Maria?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $94,150 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,960.