How much does a public relations manager make in New Jersey?
$175,000a year
Median yearly pay for public relations managers in New Jersey. That is $84.13 an hour or $14,580 a month.
- Hourly
- $84.13
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,370Median: $175,000Highest 10%: $288,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,370 | $47.77 | |
| 25th | $133,100 | $64.00 | |
| Median | $175,000 | $84.13 | |
| 75th | $225,300 | $108.34 | |
| 90th | $288,700 | $138.79 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $192,400 |
| Trenton, NJ | $179,300 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $153,100 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $129,300 |
| Allentown, PA | $126,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public relations managers.
| 1. District of Columbia | $197,600 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations manager make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $84.13 ($175,000 a year).
Do public relations managers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $175,000 against $146,900 nationally, 19% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for public relations manager pay?
New Jersey ranks 4 of 48 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays public relations managers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $192,400 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.