Public Relations Managers Salary in West Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $93,560 -32.5% vs national
Median hourly $44.98
10th percentile $57,340
90th percentile $190,070
Employed locally 30
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,340
    25th
    $64,850
    50th (median)
    $93,560
    75th
    $122,270
    90th
    $190,070

    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

    Related occupations in West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $81,890
    Financial Managers $113,060
    Medical and Health Services Managers $97,230
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $99,180
    Industrial Production Managers $103,810
    Food Service Managers $58,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Managers make per hour in West Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in West Central Illinois is $44.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $91.38 or more per hour.

    Is West Central Illinois above or below average for Public Relations Managers salaries?

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in West Central Illinois is 32.5% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $57,340 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,850.