Marketing Managers Salary (2025)
Based on 395,240 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $90,260 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $123,020 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $166,790 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $216,410 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $293,610 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$90K
25th
$123K
Median
$167K
75th
$216K
90th
$294K
Highest Paying States for Marketing Managers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $213,230 |
| California | $207,860 |
| New York | $202,480 |
| New Jersey | $198,400 |
| Colorado | $196,210 |
| Virginia | $195,940 |
| District of Columbia | $194,070 |
| Minnesota | $191,820 |
| Washington | $185,590 |
| Connecticut | $179,330 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Marketing Managers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Massachusetts at an average of $213,230 per year, while Connecticut has an average of $179,330 — a difference of $33,900. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Marketing Managers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 395,240 workers were employed as Marketing Managerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Management Occupations. The annual mean wage of $177,770 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 11-2021