Marketing Managers

Marketing & Sales • Business & Finance Careers

Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.

Typical Salary (Median)
$161,030
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$171,520
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
384,980
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
BLS Code: 112021

Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road Marketing Managers earns, making it useful for salary negotiations. The average salary (mean) can be higher due to top earners and is often used in industry reports.

Salary Distribution

National salary ranges for Marketing Managers (2024)

10th Percentile
$81,900
25th Percentile
$111,210
75th Percentile
$211,080

Top Industries

Industries with the most Marketing Managers positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
384,980
$171,520 avg
2
Cross-industry, Private Ownership Only
378,820
$172,340 avg
3
Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
97,200
$176,860 avg
4
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
97,200
$176,860 avg
5
Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises
50,050
$193,420 avg

Work Environment

Office

Career Overview

💼 About This Career

Marketing Managers professionals work in business & finance careers, specifically in marketing & sales. This role typically requires bachelor's degree and offers a median salary of $161,030.

📊 Job Market Outlook

The job growth outlook for Marketing Managers is rated as Moderate. Currently, there are approximately 384,980 people employed in this occupation nationwide.

Related Skills & Keywords

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Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.