Public Relations Managers: how much of the work does AI already do?

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Median pay

$146,910

What the job involves

• 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.

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Will AI replace public relations managers?

This data cannot say. It measures how much of the work AI is already used for today: 23% of the tasks, which is some. It is not a forecast of job loss.

How is the number worked out?

Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index, March 2026.

What do public relations managers earn?

The national median is $146,910 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Exposure: Anthropic Economic Index, March 2026. Pay and growth: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Tasks and skills: O*NET. All jobs.