Marketing Specialist Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median marketing specialist in the Columbus area earns $77,010 a year ($37.02 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($78,760) and 6% above the Ohio median ($72,790). Half of the 5,880 marketing specialists there earn between $56,990 and $100,990.
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,460 | $39,860 | $43,390 |
| 25th percentile | $56,990 | $52,420 | $58,350 |
| Median | $77,010 | $72,790 | $78,760 |
| 75th percentile | $100,990 | $98,070 | $108,310 |
| 90th percentile | $130,770 | $129,270 | $155,480 |
| Average | $81,140 | $78,560 | $89,490 |
| Jobs | 5,880 | 27,370 | 899,580 |
Columbus, OH ranks 25th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for marketing specialist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($141,960).
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- Cincinnati, OH: $75,750
- Cleveland, OH: $71,350
- San Jose, CA: $141,960
- San Francisco, CA: $123,250
- Boston, MA: $102,390
- Seattle, WA: $102,170
- New York, NY: $100,520
- Denver, CO: $99,040
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- Human Resources Specialist: $75,440
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- Training Specialist: $72,390
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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.