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Public Relations Managers

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Public Relations Managers

National Avg Annual Salary

$163,520

National Avg Hourly Wage

$78.61

National Total Employment

76,060

Top Metro Avg Salary

$266,730

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Highest Paying State

District of Columbia leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $227,370.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 9,140 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA shows an average annual salary of $266,730.

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Largest Metro Market

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV has a broad labor footprint with 11,140 jobs.

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Top States for Public Relations Managers

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
District of Columbia DC $227,370 8,640 Open
New York NY $214,930 7,330 Open
Virginia VA $190,250 0 Open
California CA $179,450 9,140 Open
New Jersey NJ $178,810 2,380 Open
Washington WA $172,600 1,780 Open
Massachusetts MA $171,110 2,560 Open
Connecticut CT $168,220 790 Open
Rhode Island RI $164,920 130 Open
Colorado CO $164,660 0 Open