Public Relations Managers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $83,040 -40.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.92
10th percentile $61,950
90th percentile $131,230
Employed locally 50
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,950
    25th
    $75,030
    50th (median)
    $83,040
    75th
    $111,840
    90th
    $131,230

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 130% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 30% 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
    Napa, CA $159,180
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $139,010
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $137,800
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $134,610
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $129,000
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $126,490

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $89,210
    Medical and Health Services Managers $101,030
    Financial Managers $123,280
    Sales Managers $106,450
    Managers, All Other $108,730
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $100,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Managers make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Scranton, PA is $39.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.96 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Public Relations Managers salaries?

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Scranton, PA is 40.1% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $61,950 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,030.