How much does a public relations manager make in Massachusetts?
$171,700a year
Median yearly pay for public relations managers in Massachusetts. That is $82.57 an hour or $14,310 a month.
- Hourly
- $82.57
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $93,220Median: $171,700Highest 10%: $315,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,220 | $44.82 | |
| 25th | $121,600 | $58.45 | |
| Median | $171,700 | $82.57 | |
| 75th | $215,500 | $103.60 | |
| 90th | $315,900 | $151.88 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $176,400 |
| Worcester, MA | $156,900 |
| Providence, RI | $146,400 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $133,000 |
| Springfield, MA | $128,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public relations managers.
| 2. New York | $180,900 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations manager make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $82.57 ($171,700 a year).
Do public relations managers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $171,700 against $146,900 nationally, 17% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for public relations manager pay?
Massachusetts ranks 5 of 48 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays public relations managers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $176,400 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.