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Hourly Wage for Community Relations Manager Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Community Relations Manager?

As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Community Relations Manager in the United States is $52, which translates to an annual salary of about $108,340.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $63 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48 to $58 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44 per hour
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Community Relations Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $119,808 $9,984 $2,304 $58
Average $108,340 $9,028 $2,083 $52
25th Percentile $99,995 $8,333 $1,923 $48
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Key Factors That Influence Community Relations Manager Salaries

A Community Relations Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Community Relations Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Community Relations Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Community Relations Specialist IV (7+ years): $119,585
  • Community Relations Specialist V (7-10 years): $152,413
  • Community Relations Manager (10+ years): $108,340
  • Community Relations Senior Manager (10+ years): $156,410
  • Community Relations Director (10+ years): $184,342
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Community Relations Specialist IV7+ years$119,585
Community Relations Specialist V7-10 years$152,413
Community Relations Manager10+ years$108,340
Community Relations Senior Manager10+ years$156,410
Community Relations Director10+ years$184,342
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Top Paying Cities for Community Relations Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $136,649
  • San Francisco: $135,153
  • Oakland: $132,305

What Skills Can Increase a Community Relations Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 10.07% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Property Management Software (Mentioned in 3.21% Job Postings): Property management software is a program designed to help property managers manage residential and commercial properties on behalf of their owners.
  • Sales and Marketing (Mentioned in 2.03% Job Postings): Marketing consists of the strategies your company employs to generate interest in your business. Sales are the methods by which you convert that interest into a transaction.
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Customer Service 10.07%
Property Management Software 3.21%
Sales and Marketing 2.03%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Community Relations Manager's salary.
  • Community Management: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • CRM: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Community Management
 $111,590
3%
Coaching
 $111,590
3%
CRM
 $111,590
3%
Initiative
 $110,507
2%
Presentation
 $110,507
2%
Problem Solving
 $110,507
2%
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How Education impacts a Community Relations Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Community Relations Managers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Community Relations Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $106,290 and $116,033).

Community Relations Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Community Relations Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.7%
High School 5.7%
Associates 4.1%
Bachelors 61.7%
Masters 27.6%
Doctorate 0.8%
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Community Relations Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Community Relations Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$99,995
Average $108,340/year
$119,808
$8,333
Average $9,028/month
$9,984
$1,923
Average $2,083/week
$2,304
$48
Average $52/hour
$58
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $119,808 $9,984 $2,304 $58
Average $108,340 $9,028 $2,083 $52
25th Percentile $99,995 $8,333 $1,923 $48

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Salary Trends for Community Relations Manager

Salaries for a Community Relations Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $111,964 in 2023 to around $110,188 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Community Relations Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Community Relations Manager Over Time

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$111,964
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$111,344
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2024 $111,344
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FAQ about Community Relations Manager

1. What are the responsibilities of Community Relations Manager?

Manages programs supporting the corporate strategy designed to promote and represent the organization and brand as a socially responsible force in the community. Creates and plans outreach programs that engage, support, and partner with the community and produce a positive impact to address local issues. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop clear objectives and deliver meaningful and measurable results. Supports community relations programs' entire life cycle, including coordinating events, managing volunteers, and executing grant proposals. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.

2. What are the skills of Community Relations Manager

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Customer Service: Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.

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Property Management Software: Property management software is a program designed to help property managers manage residential and commercial properties on behalf of their owners.

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Sales and Marketing: Marketing consists of the strategies your company employs to generate interest in your business. Sales are the methods by which you convert that interest into a transaction.

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