California Median
$167,980
per year
Hourly Rate
$80.76
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+14% vs US median
US median $146,910
State Rank
#6 of 48
9,400 employed here
How much does a Public Relation Managers make in California?
Public Relations Managers in California take home a median of $167,980 annually — roughly $80.76 an hour — which runs 14% above the national median of $146,910.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $97,800 while the top 10% make $300,800 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $125,550 and $222,310 a year.
Public Relation Managers salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $97,800 | $47.02 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $125,550 | $60.36 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $167,980 | $80.76 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $222,310 | $106.88 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $300,800 | $144.62 |
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How California compares
California ranks 6th out of 48 states and territories for Public Relation Managers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Public Relation Managers salary in other states
District of Columbia $197,600New York $180,880Virginia $176,340New Jersey $174,980Massachusetts $171,740Maine $166,940Colorado $162,870Washington $159,440Rhode Island $156,080Connecticut $154,210Delaware $153,010Maryland $149,380Minnesota $139,040Georgia $134,500Utah $132,670New Hampshire $132,660North Carolina $132,280Illinois $131,990Oregon $131,190Kansas $129,760Florida $127,550Tennessee $127,390Texas $126,670Alaska $120,920Iowa $120,730Ohio $118,670Pennsylvania $118,050Michigan $117,900New Mexico $115,260Indiana $114,960Missouri $114,710Arizona $114,400Nevada $114,130North Dakota $114,110Wisconsin $113,980Kentucky $112,320Hawaii $105,010South Carolina $104,920Nebraska $104,440Arkansas $104,170Montana $99,990Alabama $98,210Idaho $98,160Mississippi $97,160Oklahoma $96,030Louisiana $94,380West Virginia $82,380
Working as a Public Relation Managers in California
Nationally, about 75,000 people work as Public Relations Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($167,980) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Public Relation Managers make in California?
The median Public Relation Managers salary in California is $167,980 per year, or about $80.76 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $97,800 at the entry level to $300,800 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Public Relations Managers about 14% more than the national median of $146,910. California ranks 6th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Public Relations Managers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $167,980 a year. About 9,400 Public Relations Managers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.