How much does a public relations manager make in Pennsylvania?
$118,100a year
Median yearly pay for public relations managers in Pennsylvania. That is $56.75 an hour or $9,838 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.75
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,890Median: $118,100Highest 10%: $206,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,890 | $33.12 | |
| 25th | $88,450 | $42.52 | |
| Median | $118,100 | $56.75 | |
| 75th | $154,000 | $74.01 | |
| 90th | $206,900 | $99.48 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $129,300 |
| Allentown, PA | $126,800 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $124,300 |
| Reading, PA | $118,000 |
| Lancaster, PA | $105,800 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $104,600 |
| Scranton, PA | $99,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public relations managers.
| 25. Alaska | $120,900 |
| 26. Iowa | $120,700 |
| 27. Ohio | $118,700 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $118,100 |
| 29. Michigan | $117,900 |
| 30. New Mexico | $115,300 |
| 31. Indiana | $115,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations manager make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $56.75 ($118,100 a year).
Do public relations managers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $118,100 against $146,900 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for public relations manager pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 28 of 48 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays public relations managers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $129,300 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.