How much does a public relations manager make in California?
$168,000a year
Median yearly pay for public relations managers in California. That is $80.76 an hour or $14,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $80.76
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 9,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $97,800Median: $168,000Highest 10%: $300,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $97,800 | $47.02 | |
| 25th | $125,600 | $60.36 | |
| Median | $168,000 | $80.76 | |
| 75th | $222,300 | $106.88 | |
| 90th | $300,800 | $144.62 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $213,500 |
| San Francisco, CA | $192,700 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $163,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $161,300 |
| San Diego, CA | $157,600 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $153,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $141,200 |
| Oxnard, CA | $140,300 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $138,900 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $138,900 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $137,200 |
| Salinas, CA | $130,400 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $128,300 |
| Stockton, CA | $126,400 |
| Fresno, CA | $125,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public relations managers.
| 3. Virginia | $176,300 |
| 4. New Jersey | $175,000 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $171,700 |
| 6. California | $168,000 |
| 7. Maine | $166,900 |
| 8. Colorado | $162,900 |
| 9. Washington | $159,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations manager make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $80.76 ($168,000 a year).
Do public relations managers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $168,000 against $146,900 nationally, 14% more.
Where does California rank for public relations manager pay?
California ranks 6 of 48 states.
Which city in California pays public relations managers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $213,500 a year.
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.