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DATA PROFILE · 2024

Public Relations Managers salary in Arizona

Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 27, 2026
Median annual$105,360
Mean annual$119,970
Range (10th to 90th)$68,810 to $190,540
Arizona employment1,190
State vs national-25.6% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Arizona public relations managers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$68,81025TH$83,120MEDIAN$105,36075TH$144,18090TH$190,540

The middle 50% of workers earn between $83,120 and $144,180, with a median of $105,360.

By seniority

Public Relations Managers pay by experience level in Arizona

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Arizona over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Arizona2023 to 2024
$102,8102023$105,3602024

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    5 years or more

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

Skill data from O*NET is not yet ingested for this occupation. We refresh this section when O*NET publishes a new release.

Common tasks (O*NET)

Task data from O*NET is not yet ingested for this occupation.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+4.9%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Average growth

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Public Relations Managers in Arizona?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Public Relations Managers in Arizona is $105,360.
How does Arizona compare to the national median for Public Relations Managers?
The Arizona median is -25.6% versus the BLS national figure of $141,703.
What is the salary range for Public Relations Managers in Arizona?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $68,810 and the 90th-percentile at $190,540, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Public Relations Managers a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 4.9% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Public Relations Managers?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.