Career Paths From Public Relations Managers

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Marketing ManagersLateral Move0% skill match
Public Relations Managers and Marketing Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Marketing Managers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 14% higher.
Current median salary
$146,910
Target median salary
$166,790
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Management AnalystsLateral Move0% skill match
Public Relations Managers and Management Analysts share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Management Analysts sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 31% lower.
Current median salary
$146,910
Target median salary
$101,860
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Advertising and Promotions ManagersLateral Move0% skill match
Public Relations Managers and Advertising and Promotions Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Advertising and Promotions Managers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 9% lower.
Current median salary
$146,910
Target median salary
$133,660
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Market Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsLateral Move0% skill match
Public Relations Managers and Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 46% lower.
Current median salary
$146,910
Target median salary
$78,760
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Public Relations SpecialistsLateral Move0% skill match
Public Relations Managers and Public Relations Specialists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Public Relations Specialists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 49% lower.
Current median salary
$146,910
Target median salary
$74,750
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Human Resources ManagersLateral Move0% skill match
Public Relations Managers and Human Resources Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Human Resources Managers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move.
Current median salary
$146,910
Target median salary
$149,280
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Fundraising ManagersLateral Move0% skill match
Public Relations Managers and Fundraising Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Fundraising Managers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 15% lower.
Current median salary
$146,910
Target median salary
$125,470
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
General and Operations ManagersLateral Move0% skill match
Public Relations Managers and General and Operations Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). General and Operations Managers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 28% lower.
Current median salary
$146,910
Target median salary
$105,770
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Social and Community Service ManagersLateral Move0% skill match
Public Relations Managers and Social and Community Service Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Social and Community Service Managers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 45% lower.
Current median salary
$146,910
Target median salary
$80,390
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Chief ExecutivesAdvancement0% skill match
Public Relations Managers and Chief Executives share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Chief Executives is typically a step up, requiring more preparation and paying more. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4). Median salary is about 46% higher.
Current median salary
$146,910
Target median salary
$213,990
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
5
Human Resources SpecialistsLateral Move0% skill match
Public Relations Managers and Human Resources Specialists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Human Resources Specialists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 48% lower.
Current median salary
$146,910
Target median salary
$75,940
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Labor Relations SpecialistsLateral Move0% skill match
Public Relations Managers and Labor Relations Specialists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Labor Relations Specialists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 35% lower.
Current median salary
$146,910
Target median salary
$95,420
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
4
Administrative Services ManagersLateral Move0% skill match
Public Relations Managers and Administrative Services Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Administrative Services Managers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 4). Median salary is about 22% lower.
Current median salary
$146,910
Target median salary
$114,130
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
3
Business Teachers, PostsecondaryLateral Move0% skill match
Public Relations Managers and Business Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Business Teachers, Postsecondary sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4). Median salary is about 33% lower.
Current median salary
$146,910
Target median salary
$99,080
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
5
Communications Teachers, PostsecondaryLateral Move0% skill match
Public Relations Managers and Communications Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Communications Teachers, Postsecondary sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4). Median salary is about 47% lower.
Current median salary
$146,910
Target median salary
$78,580
Current Job Zone
4
Target Job Zone
5

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.