Public Relations Managers Salary in New Jersey

Public relations managers in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $183,670 a year) and the least in Atlantic City ($154,850), across the 2 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the public relations managers average at $185,230 and the median at $174,980 for 2,420 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $164,760.

Public Relations Managers average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$183,670
Atlantic City$154,850

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$183,670	$179,330	$135,630	$127,295	103
Atlantic City	$154,850	$153,140	$99,760	$109,432	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. 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 New Jersey

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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