Public Relations Managers Salary in Wisconsin

Public relations managers in Wisconsin earn the most in Milwaukee (average $136,260 a year) and the least in Madison ($132,250), across the 3 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the public relations managers average at $129,050 and the median at $113,980 for 1,010 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $164,760.

Public Relations Managers average salary by city in Wisconsin

Milwaukee$136,260
Green Bay$135,320
Madison$132,250

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Milwaukee	$136,260	$119,340	$97,510	$97,820	97
Green Bay	$135,320	$110,960	$101,910	$97,233	93
Madison	$132,250	$117,120	$100,070	$95,317	97

*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 Wisconsin

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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