Public Relations Managers Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $107,440 -22.4% vs national
Median hourly $51.65
10th percentile $69,570
90th percentile $211,210
Employed locally 450
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,570
    25th
    $86,480
    50th (median)
    $107,440
    75th
    $153,760
    90th
    $211,210

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 137% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 37% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $178,850
    Richmond, VA $141,840
    Modesto, CA $136,880
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $134,990
    Vermont $131,780
    Kansas City, MO-KS $126,900

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $83,410
    Financial Managers $140,240
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $154,760
    Managers, All Other $127,070
    Medical and Health Services Managers $104,410
    Sales Managers $113,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Managers make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in St. Louis, MO-IL is $51.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $107.97 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Public Relations Managers salaries?

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 22.4% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $69,570 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,480.