Public Relations Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Public Relations Managers to increase by 5.7% between 2024 and 2034, from 80,800 to 85,400 jobs. Its estimate of 6,100 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($146,910), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (5 years or more) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
80,800
Projected employment (2034)
85,400
Projected change (2024–2034)
6%
Annual openings (projected average)
6,100
Pay & Preparation
$146,910
Bachelor's degree
5 years or more
None
Essential Skills
Speaking (4.25/5) • Reading Comprehension (4.12/5) • Active Listening (4.12/5) • Social Perceptiveness (4/5) • Writing (4/5) • Critical Thinking (3.88/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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