Public Relations Managers Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $146,860 +6% vs national
Median hourly $70.61
10th percentile $75,720
90th percentile $222,620
Employed locally 50
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,720
    25th
    $103,700
    50th (median)
    $146,860
    75th
    $172,530
    90th
    $222,620

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 166% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 66% 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 Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $106,080
    Sales Managers $102,720
    Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $96,500
    Medical and Health Services Managers $132,110
    Financial Managers $153,160
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $134,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Stockton, CA is $70.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Stockton, CA is 6% above 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $75,720 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,700.