Public Relations Managers Salary in Virginia

Public relations managers in Virginia earn the most in Richmond (average $171,990 a year) and the least in Blacksburg ($128,710), across the 5 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the public relations managers average at $192,100 and the median at $176,340 for 2,610 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $164,760.

Public Relations Managers average salary by city in Virginia

Richmond$171,990
Virginia Beach$161,820
Roanoke$158,640
Charlottesville$149,430
Blacksburg$128,710

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Richmond	$171,990	$160,540	$118,540	$119,746	98
Virginia Beach	$161,820	$152,990	$115,610	$113,379	98
Roanoke	$158,640	$134,320	$108,810	$111,389	94
Charlottesville	$149,430	$140,170	$109,230	$105,623	99
Blacksburg	$128,710	$106,880	$106,880	$92,653	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Virginia

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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