Public Relations Managers pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,010 a year or less, while the top 10% make $225,040 or more. The middle half of public relations managers in Portland earn between $104,340 and $165,770.
- $83K10th
- $104K25th
- $140KMedian
- $166K75th
- $225K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $147,440 | $12,287 | $70.88 |
| Median | $140,110 | $11,676 | $67.36 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $104,340 | $8,695 | $50.16 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $165,770 | $13,814 | $79.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Public Relations Managers pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Public relations managers in Portland earn 6% more than the Oregon average ($138,720) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($164,760). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $146,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $147,440 | $140,110 | $83,010 | $225,040 | 1,020 |
| Oregon | $138,720 | $131,190 | $77,070 | $209,670 | 1,410 |
| United States | $164,760 | $146,910 | $82,410 | $284,990 | 74,850 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Public Relations Managers salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $147,440, a single filer in Portland takes home about $99,472 a year, or $8,289 a month and $3,826 every two weeks. Taxes take 33% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $112,041 | $9,337 |
| Working in OR | $99,472 | $8,289 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for public relations managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $147,440 buys what about $139,858 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Public Relations Managers salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 1st of 6 Oregon metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for public relations managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($229,420).
- San Jose, CA$229,420
- Washington, DC$214,670
- New York, NY$208,800
- San Francisco, CA$207,600
- Boston, MA$187,740
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Public Relations Managers salary in Portland: questions
How much do public relations managers make an hour in Portland?
$70.89 an hour on average, and $67.36 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level public relations managers salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,010 a year and the 25th percentile is $104,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the public relations managers take-home pay in Portland?
About $99,472 a year ($8,289 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $147,440. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do public relations managers earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($164,760).
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; area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.76, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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