Public Relations Managers pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,120 a year or less, while the top 10% make $224,970 or more. The middle half of public relations managers in Allentown earn between $88,840 and $171,710.
- $64K10th
- $89K25th
- $127KMedian
- $172K75th
- $225K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $140,020 | $11,668 | $67.32 |
| Median | $126,820 | $10,568 | $60.97 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $88,840 | $7,403 | $42.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $171,710 | $14,309 | $82.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Public Relations Managers pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Public relations managers in Allentown earn 7% more than the Pennsylvania average ($130,880) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($164,760). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $146,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $140,020 | $126,820 | $64,120 | $224,970 | 90 |
| Pennsylvania | $130,880 | $118,050 | $68,890 | $206,910 | 2,210 |
| 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 Allentown
On the average salary of $140,020, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $102,671 a year, or $8,556 a month and $3,949 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $102,671 | $8,556 |
| Working in NJ | $100,240 | $8,353 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Allentown a good place for public relations managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Allentown area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.0), so the average $140,020 buys what about $140,065 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Public Relations Managers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 2nd of 7 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($147,520).
- Philadelphia$147,520
- Allentown$140,020
- Harrisburg$127,070
- Reading$117,800
- Pittsburgh$116,750
- Scranton$111,290
- Lancaster$110,930
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 Allentown: questions
How much do public relations managers make an hour in Allentown?
$67.32 an hour on average, and $60.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level public relations managers salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,120 a year and the 25th percentile is $88,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the public relations managers take-home pay in Allentown?
About $102,671 a year ($8,556 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $140,020. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do public relations managers earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.52, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.52).
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