Public Relations Managers Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $132,510 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $63.71
10th percentile $97,800
90th percentile $207,380
Employed locally 70
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,800
    25th
    $115,590
    50th (median)
    $132,510
    75th
    $167,220
    90th
    $207,380

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 129% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 29% 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 Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $114,510
    Sales Managers $106,410
    Financial Managers $156,840
    Medical and Health Services Managers $155,640
    Construction Managers $109,750
    Managers, All Other $155,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Santa Rosa, CA is $63.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $119.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 4.3% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $97,800 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $115,590.