Public Relations Managers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $96,230 -30.5% vs national
Median hourly $46.26
10th percentile $67,110
90th percentile $163,210
Employed locally 160
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,110
    25th
    $78,510
    50th (median)
    $96,230
    75th
    $125,320
    90th
    $163,210

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 142% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 42% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $109,400
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $106,600
    Flagstaff, AZ $86,520

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$79,080
    Managers, All Other$138,330
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$147,240
    Medical and Health Services Managers$123,910
    Financial Managers$127,040
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$61,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Tucson, AZ is $46.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $91.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Tucson, AZ is 30.5% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $67,110 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,510.