Public Relations Managers pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,730 a year or less, while the top 10% make $137,220 or more. The middle half of public relations managers in Jackson earn between $84,610 and $116,340.
- $77K10th
- $85K25th
- $95KMedian
- $116K75th
- $137K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $109,390 | $9,116 | $52.59 |
| Median | $94,680 | $7,890 | $45.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $84,610 | $7,051 | $40.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $116,340 | $9,695 | $55.93 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Public Relations Managers pay in Jackson vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Public relations managers in Jackson earn 4% less than the Mississippi average ($114,260) and 34% less than the U.S. average ($164,760). At the median the gap is -36% against the U.S. median of $146,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $109,390 | $94,680 | $76,730 | $137,220 | 70 |
| Mississippi | $114,260 | $97,160 | $67,750 | $190,420 | 170 |
| 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 Jackson
On the average salary of $109,390, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $82,142 a year, or $6,845 a month and $3,159 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Jackson a good place for public relations managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $109,390 buys what about $122,844 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($42,850). A typical home costs $215,136, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Public Relations Managers salary in nearby metro areas
- Baton Rouge, LA$94,960
- Mobile, AL$75,030
- Memphis, TN$150,570
- Birmingham, AL$119,330
- Little Rock, AR$99,780
- Pensacola, FL$123,100
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 Jackson: questions
How much do public relations managers make an hour in Jackson?
$52.59 an hour on average, and $45.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level public relations managers salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,730 a year and the 25th percentile is $84,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the public relations managers take-home pay in Jackson?
About $82,142 a year ($6,845 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $109,390.
Do public relations managers earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 34% 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 Jackson, MS (27140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.50, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.50).
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