Marketing Managers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$159,660
~$77/hr · ~$13,305/mo
US Jobs
434K
Faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
8/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 8/10
This occupation is predominantly digital and information-based, involving market research, data analysis, and content strategy—all areas where AI is rapidly advancing. While high-level strategic decision-making and stakeholder management provide some insulation, AI can now automate significant portions of campaign planning, creative drafting, and consumer data processing, leading to major restructuring of the role.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJBEST VALUE | $201,120 | Above avg (112.6) | $178,543 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $192,970 | Above avg (112.7) | $171,177 |
| Boulder, CO | $162,920 | Average (100.6) | $161,926 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area | $161,080 | Above avg (107.0) | $150,527 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $136,620 | Below avg (93.1) | $146,786 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $139,540 | Below avg (95.7) | $145,852 |
| Columbia, SC | $135,590 | Below avg (93.2) | $145,447 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $167,300 | Above avg (117.6) | $142,321 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $134,620 | Below avg (94.9) | $141,823 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $127,670 | Below avg (95.0) | $134,428 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $134,090 | Average (100.5) | $133,448 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $152,460 | Above avg (114.7) | $132,864 |
| New Haven, CT | $138,560 | Above avg (105.4) | $131,514 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $127,960 | Average (97.3) | $131,480 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $128,790 | Average (98.2) | $131,181 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
+6% (Faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$77/hr
Monthly Income
~$13,305/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)