Public Relations Managers Salary in Connecticut

Public relations managers in Connecticut earn the most in Bridgeport (average $181,560 a year) and the least in Waterbury ($153,930), across the 5 Connecticut metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the public relations managers average at $167,860 and the median at $154,210 for 890 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $164,760.

Public Relations Managers average salary by city in Connecticut

Bridgeport$181,560
Norwich$165,630
New Haven$162,820
Hartford$157,950
Waterbury$153,930

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bridgeport	$181,560	$174,990	$100,210	$125,219	107
Norwich	$165,630	$146,880	$91,560	$115,286	100
New Haven	$162,820	$154,210	$104,010	$113,534	105
Hartford	$157,950	$140,250	$110,390	$110,498	103
Waterbury	$153,930	$149,990	$101,990	$107,991	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Connecticut tax is computed with the Department of Revenue Services' 2026 withholding rules (exemption, credit and recapture tables). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Public Relations Managers salary in other states

Public Relations Managers salary by city and state

More about pay in Connecticut

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-2032.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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