Public Relations Managers pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $229,780 or more. The middle half of public relations managers in Providence earn between $105,070 and $196,710.
- $83K10th
- $105K25th
- $146KMedian
- $197K75th
- $230K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $156,530 | $13,044 | $75.25 |
| Median | $146,370 | $12,198 | $70.37 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $105,070 | $8,756 | $50.51 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $196,710 | $16,392 | $94.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Public Relations Managers pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Public relations managers in Providence earn 4% less than the Rhode Island average ($163,300) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($164,760). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $146,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $156,530 | $146,370 | $82,600 | $229,780 | 250 |
| Rhode Island | $163,300 | $156,080 | $83,400 | $252,810 | 210 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $156,530, a single filer in Providence takes home about $112,421 a year, or $9,368 a month and $4,324 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $112,421 | $9,368 |
| Working in MA | $110,748 | $9,229 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for public relations managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $156,530 buys what about $153,803 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Public Relations Managers salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$165,630
- Worcester, MA$162,110
- Boston, MA$187,740
- Hartford, CT$157,950
- Springfield, MA$145,390
- Amherst, MA$140,460
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 Providence: questions
How much do public relations managers make an hour in Providence?
$75.26 an hour on average, and $70.37 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level public relations managers salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $105,070, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the public relations managers take-home pay in Providence?
About $112,421 a year ($9,368 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $156,530. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do public relations managers earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.73, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.73).
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