Public Relations Managers pay range in Chattanooga
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $179,860 or more. The middle half of public relations managers in Chattanooga earn between $83,260 and $143,250.
- $57K10th
- $83K25th
- $114KMedian
- $143K75th
- $180K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $124,250 | $10,354 | $59.74 |
| Median | $113,840 | $9,487 | $54.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $83,260 | $6,938 | $40.03 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $143,250 | $11,938 | $68.87 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Public Relations Managers pay in Chattanooga vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Public relations managers in Chattanooga earn 6% less than the Tennessee average ($131,930) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($164,760). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $146,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $124,250 | $113,840 | $57,470 | $179,860 | 40 |
| Tennessee | $131,930 | $127,390 | $58,420 | $192,800 | 700 |
| 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 Chattanooga
On the average salary of $124,250, a single filer in Chattanooga takes home about $96,191 a year, or $8,016 a month and $3,700 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $96,191 | $8,016 |
| Working in GA | $90,739 | $7,562 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Chattanooga a good place for public relations managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chattanooga area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.5), so the average $124,250 buys what about $135,846 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Chattanooga ($46,700). A typical home costs $326,370, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Public Relations Managers salary in other Tennessee cities
Chattanooga ranks 3rd of 4 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Memphis pays the most ($150,570).
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 Chattanooga: questions
How much do public relations managers make an hour in Chattanooga?
$59.74 an hour on average, and $54.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level public relations managers salary in Chattanooga?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $83,260, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the public relations managers take-home pay in Chattanooga?
About $96,191 a year ($8,016 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $124,250. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do public relations managers earn more in Chattanooga than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% 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 Chattanooga, TN-GA (16860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.2%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.35, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.35).
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