Marketing Manager Salary in Washington, DC
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The median marketing manager in the Washington area earns $181,260 a year ($87.14 an hour), 9% above the U.S. median ($166,790). Half of the 8,900 marketing managers there earn between $141,220 and $233,290.
Median $181,260
10th: $106,86090th: $296,500
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $106,860 | $90,260 |
| 25th percentile | $141,220 | $123,020 |
| Median | $181,260 | $166,790 |
| 75th percentile | $233,290 | $216,410 |
| 90th percentile | $296,500 | $293,610 |
| Average | $195,000 | $177,770 |
| Jobs | 8,900 | 395,240 |
Washington, DC ranks 6th 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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- San Jose, CA: $231,370
- San Francisco, CA: $220,480
- Boston, MA: $213,910
- New York, NY: $192,840
- Denver, CO: $182,470
- Seattle, WA: $175,850
- San Diego, CA: $174,840
- Richmond, VA: $174,130
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- General Manager: $156,460
- Financial Manager: $185,270
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- Healthcare Administrator: $140,670
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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.