Public Relations Managers
SOC Code: 11-2032 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Public Relations Managers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $137,322 | $201,698 | $266,094 | $330,470 |
| Merced, CA | $119,642 | $181,730 | $243,818 | $305,906 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $120,120 | $170,518 | $220,917 | $271,315 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $119,538 | $169,936 | $220,334 | $270,733 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $114,442 | $164,798 | $215,176 | $265,533 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $125,819 | $171,766 | $217,714 | $263,661 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $116,667 | $157,810 | $198,931 | $240,074 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $105,997 | $148,221 | $190,466 | $232,690 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $110,240 | $150,051 | $189,862 | $229,674 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $110,240 | $150,051 | $189,862 | $229,674 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Google LLC | 6 | $216,208 |
| TRUNITY, INC. | 6 | $176,842 |
| Macquarie Global Services (USA) LLC | 6 | $240,583 |
| AMAZON DATA SERVICES, INC | 5 | $176,194 |
| WPP Group USA, Inc. | 5 | $174,588 |
| AIRBNB, INC. | 5 | $221,800 |
| Spotify USA, Inc. | 5 | $107,328 |
| Atlassian US, Inc. | 5 | $218,497 |
| BP America Inc. | 4 | $138,539 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | 4 | $247,906 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11 | $139,902 |
| 2023 | 63 | $153,906 |
| 2024 | 109 | $176,019 |
| 2025 | 125 | $180,994 |
| 2026 | 28 | $161,237 |
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Acrobat Adobe After Effects Adobe Creative Cloud software Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Canva Facebook Google Analytics Google Docs Google Workspace software HubSpot software Hypertext markup language HTML Marketo Marketing Automation Microsoft Access
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