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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Marketing Managers Salary in California

In California, marketing managers earn a median of $178,160 per year.

Median (California)
$178,160
Bottom 10%
$97,890
Top 10%
$239,200+
Employed in California
56,300

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, marketing managers earn a median of $178,160 — 11% above the national median of $161,030. Locally the range runs $97,890 to $239,200+. About 56,300 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #2 of 51 states for marketing managers pay — roughly the 98th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Massachusetts, $192,480) by 8%. State employment of about 56,300 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$161,030
US bottom 10%
$81,900
US top 10%
$239,200+

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Learning
  • Monitoring
  • Writing
  • Learning Strategies

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