Public Relations Managers Salary in Michigan

Public relations managers in Michigan earn the most in Ann Arbor (average $139,250 a year) and the least in Grand Rapids ($121,810), across the 5 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the public relations managers average at $131,830 and the median at $117,900 for 1,720 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $164,760.

Public Relations Managers average salary by city in Michigan

Ann Arbor$139,250
Detroit$138,840
Lansing$127,970
Kalamazoo$122,430
Grand Rapids$121,810

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Ann Arbor	$139,250	$137,190	$103,700	$100,772	101
Detroit	$138,840	$125,650	$96,720	$97,316	100
Lansing	$127,970	$120,420	$92,640	$92,320	95
Kalamazoo	$122,430	$110,060	$81,110	$89,990	95
Grand Rapids	$121,810	$110,770	$85,770	$87,853	96

*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 Michigan

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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