Salary Outlook
Marketing managers earned a median annual wage of $116,010 in 2011, according to the BLS. The best-paid 10 percent in the field made more than $187,199 per year, while the bottom 10 percent made $60,230. The best-paying jobs are in Framingham, Mass., San Francisco, and New York City.
| Job Salary | Year |
|---|---|
| 2002 | $99,850.00 |
| 2004 | $107,890.00 |
| 2006 | $112,170.00 |
| 2008 | $124,350.00 |
| 2010 | $122,720.00 |
Average Marketing Manager Pay vs. All Business Jobs
With a median salary of $116,010 per year, marketing managers are well-paid for their work. Marketing managers earn slightly more than sales managers ($101,640) and considerably more than market research analysts, who earn a median of $60,250 per year.
| Job Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Marketing Manager | $116,010.00 |
| Financial Manager | $107,160.00 |
| Sales Manager | $101,640.00 |
| Management Analyst | $78,490.00 |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,250.00 |
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Best Paying Cities for Marketing Managers
The highest paid in the marketing manager profession work in the metropolitan areas of Framingham, MA, San Francisco, CA, and New York City, NY. The San Jose, CA area also pays well, as does the city of Santa Barbara, CA.
Framingham, MA
Average Salary: $170,610 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a marketing manager working in Framingham, MA is $170,610, which is $54,600 more than the average pay in the profession.
San Francisco, CA
Average Salary: $169,520 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a marketing manager working in San Francisco, CA is $169,520, which is $53,510 more than the average pay in the profession.
New York City, NY
Average Salary: $167,590 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a marketing manager working in New York City, NY is $167,590, which is $51,580 more than the average pay in the profession.
San Jose, CA
Average Salary: $161,200 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a marketing manager working in San Jose, CA is $161,200, which is $45,190 more than the average pay in the profession.
Santa Barbara, CA
Average Salary: $155,140 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a marketing manager working in Santa Barbara, CA is $155,140, which is $39,130 more than the average pay in the profession.
