How much does a public relations manager make in Virginia?
$176,300a year
Median yearly pay for public relations managers in Virginia. That is $84.78 an hour or $14,700 a month.
- Hourly
- $84.78
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $106,900Median: $176,300Highest 10%: $312,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $106,900 | $51.38 | |
| 25th | $132,200 | $63.56 | |
| Median | $176,300 | $84.78 | |
| 75th | $234,100 | $112.54 | |
| 90th | $312,000 | $150.02 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $195,200 |
| Richmond, VA | $160,500 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $153,000 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $140,200 |
| Roanoke, VA | $134,300 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $106,900 |
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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations manager make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $84.78 ($176,300 a year).
Do public relations managers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $176,300 against $146,900 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Virginia rank for public relations manager pay?
Virginia ranks 3 of 48 states.
Which city in Virginia pays public relations managers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $195,200 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.