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Best states for a media relations manager
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It seems like media relations managers are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for media relations managers aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. As media relations managers are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for media relations managers. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a media relations manager, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
In order to get you the best states for media relations managers, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.We found that Delaware is the best state for media relations manager jobs, whereas Mississippi is the worst.
10 best states for media relations managers in 2026
1. Delaware
Total media relations manager jobs: 103 Average annual salary: $105,252 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $160,000 Location Quotient: 1.5
2. Connecticut
Total media relations manager jobs: 215 Average annual salary: $103,669 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $155,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
3. Pennsylvania
Total media relations manager jobs: 586 Average annual salary: $104,738 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $158,000 Location Quotient: 0.92
4. Nevada
Total media relations manager jobs: 109 Average annual salary: $101,258 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $167,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
5. Vermont
Total media relations manager jobs: 65 Average annual salary: $92,767 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $136,000 Location Quotient: 1.55
6. New Jersey
Total media relations manager jobs: 435 Average annual salary: $103,106 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $155,000 Location Quotient: 1
7. California
Total media relations manager jobs: 2,276 Average annual salary: $99,760 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $165,000 Location Quotient: 1.42
8. New York
Total media relations manager jobs: 1,315 Average annual salary: $94,230 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $141,000 Location Quotient: 1.87
9. District of Columbia
Total media relations manager jobs: 301 Average annual salary: $95,961 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $147,000 Location Quotient: 3.28
10. South Dakota
Total media relations manager jobs: 58 Average annual salary: $90,861 Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $138,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
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Detailed list of the best states for a media relations manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $105,252 | $69,000 | 961,939 | 103 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $103,669 | $69,000 | 3,588,184 | 215 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $104,738 | $69,000 | 12,805,537 | 586 |
| 4 | Nevada | $101,258 | $61,000 | 2,998,039 | 109 |
| 5 | Vermont | $92,767 | $63,000 | 623,657 | 65 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $103,106 | $68,000 | 9,005,644 | 435 |
| 7 | California | $99,760 | $60,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,276 |
| 8 | New York | $94,230 | $62,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,315 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $95,961 | $62,000 | 693,972 | 301 |
| 10 | South Dakota | $90,861 | $59,000 | 869,666 | 58 |
| 11 | Illinois | $91,278 | $59,000 | 12,802,023 | 742 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $90,192 | $61,000 | 755,393 | 48 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $91,084 | $56,000 | 10,273,419 | 485 |
| 14 | New Mexico | $96,640 | $57,000 | 2,088,070 | 75 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $85,262 | $57,000 | 1,059,639 | 98 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $90,188 | $60,000 | 6,859,819 | 572 |
| 17 | Arkansas | $90,792 | $55,000 | 3,004,279 | 104 |
| 18 | Arizona | $89,704 | $53,000 | 7,016,270 | 284 |
| 19 | Virginia | $87,252 | $55,000 | 8,470,020 | 570 |
| 20 | Kansas | $90,111 | $56,000 | 2,913,123 | 100 |
| 21 | Texas | $85,836 | $51,000 | 28,304,596 | 982 |
| 22 | Hawaii | $94,715 | $72,000 | 1,427,538 | 44 |
| 23 | Michigan | $83,729 | $55,000 | 9,962,311 | 313 |
| 24 | Utah | $78,081 | $48,000 | 3,101,833 | 224 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $84,052 | $55,000 | 5,795,483 | 217 |
| 26 | Indiana | $84,743 | $54,000 | 6,666,818 | 201 |
| 27 | Idaho | $77,414 | $49,000 | 1,716,943 | 95 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $79,007 | $48,000 | 6,715,984 | 234 |
| 29 | Ohio | $80,851 | $52,000 | 11,658,609 | 341 |
| 30 | Maryland | $79,249 | $51,000 | 6,052,177 | 425 |
| 31 | Alaska | $73,694 | $65,000 | 739,795 | 49 |
| 32 | Louisiana | $81,249 | $48,000 | 4,684,333 | 99 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $76,994 | $48,000 | 4,454,189 | 137 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $77,006 | $49,000 | 1,815,857 | 52 |
| 35 | Oregon | $74,649 | $47,000 | 4,142,776 | 308 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $70,323 | $45,000 | 579,315 | 42 |
| 37 | Maine | $71,663 | $48,000 | 1,335,907 | 86 |
| 38 | Iowa | $76,955 | $49,000 | 3,145,711 | 134 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $76,031 | $48,000 | 1,920,076 | 96 |
| 40 | Minnesota | $76,327 | $50,000 | 5,576,606 | 291 |
| 41 | New Hampshire | $75,253 | $50,000 | 1,342,795 | 83 |
| 42 | Montana | $71,934 | $48,000 | 1,050,493 | 66 |
| 43 | Washington | $72,285 | $47,000 | 7,405,743 | 451 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $74,087 | $45,000 | 3,930,864 | 100 |
| 45 | Florida | $73,260 | $44,000 | 20,984,400 | 703 |
| 46 | Alabama | $73,888 | $44,000 | 4,874,747 | 114 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $71,780 | $44,000 | 5,024,369 | 179 |
| 48 | Colorado | $69,645 | $43,000 | 5,607,154 | 306 |
| 49 | Georgia | $69,481 | $42,000 | 10,429,379 | 472 |
| 50 | Missouri | $71,798 | $45,000 | 6,113,532 | 185 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $68,115 | $41,000 | 2,984,100 | 67 |
Highest paying states for media relations managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Media Relations Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $105,252 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $103,669 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $104,738 |
| 4 | Nevada | $101,258 |
| 5 | Vermont | $92,767 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $103,106 |
| 7 | California | $99,760 |
| 8 | New York | $94,230 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $95,961 |
| 10 | South Dakota | $90,861 |
| 11 | Illinois | $91,278 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $90,192 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $91,084 |
| 14 | New Mexico | $96,640 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $85,262 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $90,188 |
| 17 | Arkansas | $90,792 |
| 18 | Arizona | $89,704 |
| 19 | Virginia | $87,252 |
| 20 | Kansas | $90,111 |
| 21 | Texas | $85,836 |
| 22 | Hawaii | $94,715 |
| 23 | Michigan | $83,729 |
| 24 | Utah | $78,081 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $84,052 |
| 26 | Indiana | $84,743 |
| 27 | Idaho | $77,414 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $79,007 |
| 29 | Ohio | $80,851 |
| 30 | Maryland | $79,249 |
| 31 | Alaska | $73,694 |
| 32 | Louisiana | $81,249 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $76,994 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $77,006 |
| 35 | Oregon | $74,649 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $70,323 |
| 37 | Maine | $71,663 |
| 38 | Iowa | $76,955 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $76,031 |
| 40 | Minnesota | $76,327 |
| 41 | New Hampshire | $75,253 |
| 42 | Montana | $71,934 |
| 43 | Washington | $72,285 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $74,087 |
| 45 | Florida | $73,260 |
| 46 | Alabama | $73,888 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $71,780 |
| 48 | Colorado | $69,645 |
| 49 | Georgia | $69,481 |
| 50 | Missouri | $71,798 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $68,115 |
Expert opinions on the best states for media relations managers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for media relations managers to find work opportunities?
John Hartman
Emeritus Professor, Central Michigan University
Generally, faster-growing regions have more opportunities for journalists, so west and south would be best. Some north and east cities are growing, such as Columbus and Indianapolis, and would be attractive. The ability to telecommute opens up new opportunities as well.
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Updated January 8, 2025