BLS SOC 11-2021 · Business
Marketing Manager Salary
Marketing managers plan, direct, and coordinate marketing programs to generate demand for products and services. They manage campaigns, budgets, and teams across digital and traditional channels.
Data: BLS OEWS · 2026
National Median
$108,500
annual
25th Percentile
$83,545
annual
75th Percentile
$138,880
annual
90th Percentile
$173,600
annual
National Salary Distribution
P25: $83,545Median: $108,500P75: $138,880P90: $173,600
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Top Paying Cities for Marketing Manager
Ranked by median annual salary
| # | City | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $165,000 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $158,000 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $145,000 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $138,000 |
| 5 | Los Angeles, CA | $138,000 |
| 6 | Washington, DC | $132,000 |
| 7 | Chicago, IL | $120,000 |
| 8 | Austin, TX | $118,000 |
| 9 | San Diego, CA | $118,000 |
| 10 | Dallas, TX | $115,000 |
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Best After Cost of Living
Salary adjusted for cost of living (US avg = $100k)
| # | City | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago, IL | $112,150 |
| 2 | Houston, TX | $104,673 |
| 3 | Dallas, TX | $102,679 |
| 4 | Atlanta, GA | $100,000 |
| 5 | Raleigh, NC | $99,029 |
| 6 | Columbus, OH | $98,901 |
| 7 | Detroit, MI | $98,876 |
| 8 | Pittsburgh, PA | $97,778 |
| 9 | Indianapolis, IN | $97,778 |
| 10 | Minneapolis, MN | $97,297 |
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Marketing Manager Salary — All Cities
All 30 metro areas, sorted by median salary
| City | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $122,000 | $165,000 | $218,000 | $272,000 | 6,000 |
| New York, NY | $116,000 | $158,000 | $208,000 | $260,000 | 18,000 |
| Seattle, WA | $107,000 | $145,000 | $191,000 | $238,000 | 7,000 |
| Boston, MA | $102,000 | $138,000 | $182,000 | $227,000 | 8,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $102,000 | $138,000 | $182,000 | $227,000 | 14,000 |
| Washington, DC | $98,000 | $132,000 | $174,000 | $217,000 | 10,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $89,000 | $120,000 | $158,000 | $197,000 | 10,000 |
| Austin, TX | $87,000 | $118,000 | $155,000 | $194,000 | 7,000 |
| San Diego, CA | $87,000 | $118,000 | $155,000 | $194,000 | 6,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $85,000 | $115,000 | $151,000 | $189,000 | 10,000 |
| Denver, CO | $83,000 | $112,000 | $148,000 | $184,000 | 6,000 |
| Houston, TX | $83,000 | $112,000 | $148,000 | $184,000 | 9,000 |
| Portland, OR | $83,000 | $112,000 | $148,000 | $184,000 | 5,000 |
| Atlanta, GA | $80,000 | $108,000 | $142,000 | $177,000 | 9,000 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $80,000 | $108,000 | $142,000 | $177,000 | 7,000 |
| Miami, FL | $78,000 | $105,000 | $138,000 | $172,000 | 8,000 |
| Raleigh, NC | $76,000 | $102,000 | $134,000 | $168,000 | 5,000 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $74,000 | $100,000 | $132,000 | $164,000 | 7,000 |
| Charlotte, NC | $73,000 | $98,000 | $129,000 | $161,000 | 6,000 |
| Nashville, TN | $70,000 | $95,000 | $125,000 | $156,000 | 5,000 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $70,000 | $95,000 | $125,000 | $156,000 | 4,000 |
| Richmond, VA | $70,000 | $95,000 | $125,000 | $156,000 | 4,000 |
| Columbus, OH | $67,000 | $90,000 | $118,000 | $148,000 | 5,000 |
| Detroit, MI | $65,000 | $88,000 | $116,000 | $145,000 | 5,000 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $65,000 | $88,000 | $116,000 | $145,000 | 4,000 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $65,000 | $88,000 | $116,000 | $145,000 | 4,000 |
| Louisville, KY | $61,000 | $82,000 | $108,000 | $135,000 | 3,000 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $59,000 | $80,000 | $105,000 | $132,000 | 3,000 |
| Memphis, TN | $58,000 | $78,000 | $103,000 | $128,000 | 3,000 |
| El Paso, TX | $53,000 | $72,000 | $95,000 | $118,000 | 2,000 |
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Top Skills for Marketing Manager
Digital MarketingBrand StrategyCampaign ManagementAnalyticsContent Marketing