Public Relations Managers Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $97,060 -29.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.66
10th percentile $54,750
90th percentile —
Employed locally 40
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,750
    25th
    $67,090
    50th (median)
    $97,060
    75th
    $165,600

    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 Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $77,380
    Construction Managers $98,850
    Medical and Health Services Managers $98,180
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $81,070
    Managers, All Other $93,620
    Industrial Production Managers $106,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Relations Managers make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Western North Carolina is $46.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $110.29 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Public Relations Managers salaries?

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Western North Carolina is 29.9% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $54,750 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,090.