Marketing Manager Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median marketing manager in the Raleigh area earns $167,640 a year ($80.60 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($166,790) and 1% above the North Carolina median ($165,480). Half of the 2,390 marketing managers there earn between $129,860 and $213,930.
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $102,970 | $96,760 | $90,260 |
| 25th percentile | $129,860 | $127,120 | $123,020 |
| Median | $167,640 | $165,480 | $166,790 |
| 75th percentile | $213,930 | $210,580 | $216,410 |
| 90th percentile | $277,320 | $274,100 | $293,610 |
| Average | $177,520 | $173,660 | $177,770 |
| Jobs | 2,390 | 10,790 | 395,240 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 13th for marketing manager pay among the 49 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($231,370).
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- Charlotte, NC: $166,200
- San Jose, CA: $231,370
- San Francisco, CA: $220,480
- Boston, MA: $213,910
- New York, NY: $192,840
- Denver, CO: $182,470
- Washington, DC: $181,260
- Seattle, WA: $175,850
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- Sales Manager: $163,520
- General Manager: $114,940
- Financial Manager: $163,130
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- Healthcare Administrator: $113,710
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.