Marketing Specialist Salary in Washington, DC
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The median marketing specialist in the Washington area earns $87,160 a year ($41.90 an hour), 11% above the U.S. median ($78,760). Half of the 21,090 marketing specialists there earn between $65,730 and $123,760.
Median $87,160
10th: $50,50090th: $162,020
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,500 | $43,390 |
| 25th percentile | $65,730 | $58,350 |
| Median | $87,160 | $78,760 |
| 75th percentile | $123,760 | $108,310 |
| 90th percentile | $162,020 | $155,480 |
| Average | $98,390 | $89,490 |
| Jobs | 21,090 | 899,580 |
Washington, DC ranks 8th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for marketing specialist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($141,960).
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- 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
- Minneapolis, MN: $97,910
- Portland, OR: $85,350
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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.