Public Relations Managers pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $175,380 or more. The middle half of public relations managers in Bismarck earn between $98,230 and $159,950.
- $78K10th
- $98K25th
- $114KMedian
- $160K75th
- $175K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $129,840 | $10,820 | $62.42 |
| Median | $114,110 | $9,509 | $54.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $98,230 | $8,186 | $47.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $159,950 | $13,329 | $76.90 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Public Relations Managers pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Public relations managers in Bismarck earn 6% more than the North Dakota average ($122,450) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($164,760). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $146,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $129,840 | $114,110 | $78,210 | $175,380 | 40 |
| North Dakota | $122,450 | $114,110 | $77,350 | $167,840 | 130 |
| 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 Bismarck
On the average salary of $129,840, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $98,760 a year, or $8,230 a month and $3,798 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bismarck a good place for public relations managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $129,840 buys what about $142,644 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Public Relations Managers salary in other North Dakota cities
Bismarck ranks 2nd of 2 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Fargo pays the most ($132,250).
- Fargo$132,250
- Bismarck$129,840
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 Bismarck: questions
How much do public relations managers make an hour in Bismarck?
$62.42 an hour on average, and $54.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level public relations managers salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $98,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the public relations managers take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $98,760 a year ($8,230 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $129,840.
Do public relations managers earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Bismarck, ND (13900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.2%.
- 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 1.22, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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