How much does a public relations manager make in Milwaukee?
$119,300a year
Median yearly pay for public relations managers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $57.38 an hour or $9,945 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.38
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 103 of 181
- Jobs in the area
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,650Median: $119,300Highest 10%: $222,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,650 | $39.25 | |
| 25th | $97,510 | $46.88 | |
| Median | $119,300 | $57.38 | |
| 75th | $151,300 | $72.72 | |
| 90th | $222,200 | $106.84 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for public relations managers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $141,400 |
| Madison, WI | $117,100 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $216,200 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $161,200 |
| Financial Manager | $156,100 |
| Advertising and Promotions Manager | $145,000 |
| Sales Manager | $144,600 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $143,600 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $140,200 |
| Human Resources Manager | $136,500 |
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $133,300 |
| Marketing Manager | $130,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations manager make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $57.38 ($119,300 a year).
Do public relations managers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $119,300 against $146,900 nationally, 19% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $114,000, so Milwaukee pays 5% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for public relations manager pay?
103 of 181 metro areas with data.
How much does a public relations manager make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $222,200 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.