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Public Relations Managers in Kentucky

Thinking about a career as a Public Relations Managers in Kentucky? Here’s what the data says. Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.

What do Public Relations Managers Make in Kentucky?

The public relations managers working in Kentucky, the median annual wage is $102,690 per year (or about $49.37/hour).Pay can range from $61,930 at the 10th percentile to $172,800 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$61,930	$29.77
25th percentile	$73,380	$35.28
Median (50th)	$102,690	$49.37
75th percentile	$136,340	$65.55
90th percentile	$172,800	$83.08

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in Kentucky compared to the national average — is 0.54, meaning fewer public relations managers per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, public relations managers earn a median of $139,736 per year ($67.18/hour), below the Kentucky median.

Employment Outlook

National employment for 314,951 public relations managers in the U.S.. In Kentucky alone, approximately 530 people work in this role. That trails the typical state, which employs around 650 public relations managers.

Top Kentucky Metros for Public Relations Managers

The largest metro-area employers of public relations managers in Kentucky.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN	220	$107,440
Lexington-Fayette, KY	120	$110,420

Top States for Public Relations Managers Employment

The table below shows the states where the most public relations managers work.

State	Number Employed
California	9,140
District of Columbia	8,640
Texas	8,360
New York	7,330
Florida	3,120
Illinois	2,890
Massachusetts	2,560
New Jersey	2,380
Oregon	2,090
Pennsylvania	2,010
Maryland	1,860
Washington	1,780
Michigan	1,690
North Carolina	1,390
Minnesota	1,340
Georgia	1,330
Arizona	1,190
Ohio	1,020
Missouri	880
Tennessee	860

Highest-Paying States for Public Relations Managers

The highest-paying states for public relations managers.

State	Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia	$185,810
Virginia	$173,880
New York	$173,780
Massachusetts	$169,760
New Jersey	$169,510
Washington	$159,510
Colorado	$157,150
California	$156,340
Delaware	$154,200
Connecticut	$152,450

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• Assign, supervise, and review the activities of public relations staff.
• Confer with labor relations managers to develop internal communications that keep employees informed of company activities.
• Design and edit promotional publications, such as brochures.
• Develop and maintain the company's corporate image and identity, which includes the use of logos and signage.
• Develop, implement, or maintain crisis communication plans.
• Direct activities of external agencies, establishments, or departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs.
• Draft speeches for company executives and arrange interviews and other forms of contact for them.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, government officials, and media representatives and use these relationships to develop new business opportunities.
• Evaluate advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with public relations efforts.
• Facilitate consumer relations or the relationship between parts of the company, such as the managers and employees, or different branch offices.
• Formulate policies and procedures related to public information programs, working with public relations executives.
• Identify main client groups and audiences, determine the best way to communicate publicity information to them, and develop and implement a communication plan.

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Creative Cloud software, Adobe Illustrator In-demand technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

• Communication & Media Studies
• Public Relations & Advertising
• Corporate Communications

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Related Careers

Related occupations to public relations managers include:

• Human Resources Managers
• Social and Community Service Managers
• Human Resources Specialists
• Labor Relations Specialists
• Management Analysts
• Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists

Also Known As

Business Development Director, Campaign Manager, Communications Director, Communications Manager, Community Director, Community Engagement Manager, Community Manager, Community Relations Director, Customer Service Manager, Development Director, Information Director, Marketing Communications Manager, Marketing and Communications Manager, Public Affairs Director, Public Information Director.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 11-2032.00