Public Relations Managers Salary in California
Public Relations Managers in California earn a median of $167,980 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $167,980
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($146,910)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 9,400
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $97,800; the top 10% earn over $300,800. Nationally the range is $82,410 to $284,990.
States ranked near California
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Public Relations Managers pay in California
How much do public relations managers make in California?
The median is $167,980 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $97,800 and the top 10% earn over $300,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for public relations managers?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 48 (+14% vs. the national median of $146,910). Living costs are not included.