Public Relations Managers pay in Virginia
Public Relations Managers in Virginia earn an average of $192,100 a year. That is $27,340 (17%) more than the U.S. average of $164,760. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $214,670.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $164,760 | $79.21 |
| Virginia | $192,100 | $92.36 |
| District of Columbia | $217,060 | $104.36 |
| Maryland | $166,120 | $79.86 |
| North Carolina | $146,900 | $70.62 |
| Tennessee | $131,930 | $63.43 |
| Kentucky | $123,770 | $59.50 |
Related jobs in Virginia
- Sales Managers$195,390
- Marketing Managers$195,940
- General and Operations Managers$141,370
- Financial Managers$199,320
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$206,920
- Managers, All Other$170,000
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do public relations managers make in Virginia?
The average is $192,100 a year, and the median is $176,340. That is $27,340 (17%) more than the U.S. average of $164,760.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$92.36 an hour on average; the median is $84.78.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($214,670), followed by Richmond, VA ($171,990). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA ($128,710).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #3 of 48 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.