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Public Relations Managers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Public Relations Managers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$167,980
Median Annual Salary
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+7.4% vs 2024
$185,180
Mean Salary
$167,980
Median Salary
$80.76
Hourly Rate
9,400 people work as Public Relations Managers in California
Public Relations Managers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Public Relations Managers in California earn a median salary of $167,980 per year ($13,998/month).
This is 29.8% above the national average of $129,420.
California ranks #6 out of 48 states for Public Relations Managers pay.
Approximately 9,400 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 7.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Public Relations Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.
Salary Range: Public Relations Managers in California
Salaries for Public Relations Managers in California range from $97,800 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $300,800 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $125,550 and $222,310.
How much do Public Relations Managers make in California?
The median annual salary for Public Relations Managers in California is $167,980 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $185,180.
What is the salary range for a Public Relations Managers in California?
Salaries for Public Relations Managers in California range from $97,800 at the 10th percentile to $300,800 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $125,550 and $222,310.
What is the starting salary for a Public Relations Managers in California?
Entry-level Public Relations Managers positions in California typically start around $97,800 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $125,550 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Public Relations Managers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 9,400 people are employed as Public Relations Managers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Public Relations Managers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Public Relations Managers in California is approximately $80.76 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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