Public Relations Managers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $116,970 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $56.24
10th percentile $79,730
90th percentile $202,910
Employed locally 40
National median $138,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,730
    25th
    $101,120
    50th (median)
    $116,970
    75th
    $146,760
    90th
    $202,910

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Relations Managers salary vs area income 170% Median Public Relations Managers salary is 70% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $148,080
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $132,620
    Kansas City, MO-KS $126,900
    Topeka, KS $117,950
    Jacksonville, FL $103,790
    Jackson, MS $100,520

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $81,280
    Financial Managers $142,400
    Medical and Health Services Managers $100,180
    Sales Managers $135,420
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $49,550
    Construction Managers $98,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Public Relations Managers in Wichita, KS is $56.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Public Relations Managers salary in Wichita, KS is 15.6% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Public Relations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $79,730 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,120.