Public Relations Managers in California. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
Salary distribution
Where California public relations managers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $125,550 and $222,310, with a median of $167,980.
Public Relations Managers in California: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 51 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $169,256. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 17 | $119,070 |
| Level II — qualified | 15 | $154,336 |
| Level III — experienced | 6 | $223,684 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 9 | $241,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Public Relations Managers in California. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google LLC | Government Affairs & Public Policy Manager | 4 | $219,368 |
| Trunity, Inc. | EVP Global Strategic Alliances | 4 | $187,481 |
| Atlassian US, Inc. | Head of Global Corporate Communications | 3 | $260,562 |
| AIRBNB, INC. | Director Influencer | 2 | $228,000 |
| ETHEREAL TECH US CORPORATION | GLOBAL PR MANAGER | 2 | $138,000 |
| Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. | Senior Technology Communications Manager | 2 | $160,680 |
| RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LA, LLC | MANAGER | 2 | $92,019 |
| AliveCor, Inc. | Corporate Communications Manager | 1 | $115,000 |
| Apple Inc. | Public Relations | 1 | $242,300 |
| Asana, Inc. | Head of Global Communications | 1 | $241,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Government Affairs & Public Policy Manager at Google LLC$197,000San FranciscoWage Level IIDecided —I-200-26084-727999
- Communications Manager at Cisco Systems, Inc.$169,256San JoseDecided Mar 23, 2026I-200-26075-707027
- Managing Director at Grand Street Studio$175,000Los AngelesWage Level IIIDecided Feb 23, 2026I-203-26044-640816
- Sr Manager, Communications at PayPal, Inc.$185,000San JoseWage Level IDecided Jan 28, 2026I-200-26021-576726
- Public Relations manager at Horizon Tire Inc$96,096Baldwin ParkWage Level IDecided Jan 26, 2026I-202-26019-570074
- GLOBAL PR DIRECTOR at ETHEREAL TECH US CORPORATION$144,000SAN LEANDROWage Level IDecided Jan 23, 2026I-200-26015-561378
- Senior Technology Communications Manager at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.$160,680San JoseDecided Jan 23, 2026I-200-26016-564423
- Communications Specialist at I Builders LLC$129,600Los AngelesWage Level IDecided Jan 21, 2026I-203-26013-554106
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
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Public Relations Managers pay by experience level in California
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.
Public Relations Managers specialties in California
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 16 certified offers. The most common variant is MANAGER at a median of $154,336.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANAGER | Expedia, Inc. | 5 | $154,336 |
| Associate Director | AIRBNB, INC. | 4 | $175,631 |
| EVP Global Strategic Alliances | Trunity, Inc. | 4 | $187,481 |
| Public Relations manager | Fever Labs, Inc. | 3 | $96,096 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Public Relations Managers in California, by industry
Median offered wage across 51 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $197,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | Google LLC | 21 | $197,000 |
| Professional services | AIRBNB, INC. | 14 | $167,840 |
| Manufacturing | AliveCor, Inc. | 4 | $197,128 |
| Media and entertainment | RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB LA, LLC | 3 | $92,019 |
| Education | Match Point Tennis Academy, LLC. | 2 | $135,104 |
| Finance and insurance | Closed Loop Partners LLC | 2 | $169,668 |
| Retail and wholesale | Horizon Tire Inc | 2 | $108,048 |
| Real estate | I Builders LLC | 1 | $129,600 |
| Government and public sector | International Trademark Association | 1 | $119,070 |
| Nonprofit and civic | California Clean Energy Fund | 1 | $150,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in California over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
5 years or more
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
Common tasks (O*NET)
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+4.9%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Average growth
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for public relations managers in major California metropolitan areas.
- San Jose$213,510
- San Francisco$192,720
- Los Angeles$163,830
- Sacramento$161,320
- San Diego$157,630
- Riverside$141,230
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Public Relations Managers in California?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Public Relations Managers in California is $167,980.
- How does California compare to the national median for Public Relations Managers?
- The California median is +12.7% versus the BLS national figure of $149,056.
- What is the salary range for Public Relations Managers in California?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $97,800 and the 90th-percentile at $300,800, 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.
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.