How much does a public relations manager make in Portland?
$129,800a year
Median yearly pay for public relations managers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $62.40 an hour or $10,820 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.40
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 74 of 181
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,290Median: $129,800Highest 10%: $205,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,290 | $37.16 | |
| 25th | $103,100 | $49.59 | |
| Median | $129,800 | $62.40 | |
| 75th | $195,900 | $94.16 | |
| 90th | $205,900 | $99.00 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for public relations managers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $176,000 |
| Sales Manager | $175,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $167,100 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $164,500 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $155,100 |
| Purchasing Manager | $142,200 |
| Financial Manager | $138,600 |
| Human Resources Manager | $137,600 |
| Marketing Manager | $135,400 |
| Manager | $135,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations manager make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $62.40 ($129,800 a year).
Do public relations managers make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $129,800 against $146,900 nationally, 12% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $166,900, so Portland pays 22% less.
Where does Portland rank for public relations manager pay?
74 of 181 metro areas with data.
How much does a public relations manager make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $205,900 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.