How much does a public relations manager make in Atlanta?
$136,500a year
Median yearly pay for public relations managers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $65.62 an hour or $11,370 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.62
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 181
- Jobs in the area
- 1,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $92,530Median: $136,500Highest 10%: $227,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $92,530 | $44.49 | |
| 25th | $108,000 | $51.94 | |
| Median | $136,500 | $65.62 | |
| 75th | $176,000 | $84.63 | |
| 90th | $227,500 | $109.36 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for public relations managers.
| Augusta, GA | $110,800 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $275,800 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $178,000 |
| Financial Manager | $171,200 |
| Sales Manager | $166,900 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $166,100 |
| Purchasing Manager | $165,900 |
| Marketing Manager | $163,500 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $162,400 |
| Human Resources Manager | $161,300 |
| Advertising and Promotions Manager | $146,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations manager make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $65.62 ($136,500 a year).
Do public relations managers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $136,500 against $146,900 nationally, 7% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $134,500, so Atlanta pays 1% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for public relations manager pay?
50 of 181 metro areas with data.
How much does a public relations manager make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $92,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $227,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.