Advertising and Promotions Managers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for advertising and promotions managerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New York$201,360
- New Jersey$185,040
- California$183,200
- Colorado$177,040
- Washington$168,510
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$80,490
- Louisiana$89,030
- Missouri$96,140
- Idaho$102,860
- Tennessee$104,130
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $201,360 | $173,700 | $97 | +30.5% | 3,550 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $185,040 | $165,390 | $89 | +19.9% | 470 |
| 3 | California | $183,200 | $167,230 | $88 | +18.7% | 3,080 |
| 4 | Colorado | $177,040 | $164,990 | $85 | +14.8% | 180 |
| 5 | Washington | $168,510 | $163,380 | $81 | +9.2% | 530 |
| 6 | Virginia | $166,490 | $148,400 | $80 | +7.9% | 180 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $165,890 | $163,090 | $80 | +7.5% | 300 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $164,740 | $143,040 | $79 | +6.8% | 80 |
| 9 | Illinois | $163,850 | $167,330 | $79 | +6.2% | 160 |
| 10 | Oregon | $162,910 | $154,490 | $78 | +5.6% | 430 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $158,770 | $157,890 | $76 | +2.9% | 60 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $157,910 | $121,730 | $76 | +2.4% | — |
| 13 | South Carolina | $156,030 | $156,300 | $75 | +1.1% | — |
| 14 | Georgia | $151,610 | $133,810 | $73 | -1.7% | 420 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $139,970 | $129,280 | $67 | -9.3% | 240 |
| 16 | Kansas | $139,950 | $148,560 | $67 | -9.3% | 40 |
| 17 | Iowa | $138,750 | $108,890 | $67 | -10.1% | 210 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $136,590 | $122,940 | $66 | -11.5% | 1,540 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $136,540 | $120,530 | $66 | -11.5% | 50 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $136,180 | $126,920 | $65 | -11.7% | 110 |
| 21 | Indiana | $134,990 | $113,930 | $65 | -12.5% | 120 |
| 22 | Ohio | $126,520 | $102,110 | $61 | -18% | 240 |
| 23 | Maryland | $125,060 | $107,380 | $60 | -18.9% | 460 |
| 24 | Texas | $123,050 | $104,170 | $59 | -20.2% | 3,670 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $122,180 | $131,530 | $59 | -20.8% | 110 |
| 26 | Montana | $119,500 | $131,770 | $57 | -22.5% | — |
| 27 | Maine | $118,190 | $106,280 | $57 | -23.4% | — |
| 28 | Arkansas | $115,330 | $74,880 | $55 | -25.2% | 140 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $114,570 | $106,380 | $55 | -25.7% | 160 |
| 30 | Kentucky | $111,950 | $107,030 | $54 | -27.4% | 230 |
| 31 | Michigan | $110,900 | $101,610 | $53 | -28.1% | 220 |
| 32 | Alabama | $109,360 | $64,640 | $53 | -29.1% | 60 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $104,130 | $98,170 | $50 | -32.5% | — |
| 34 | Idaho | $102,860 | $80,680 | $49 | -33.3% | 60 |
| 35 | Missouri | $96,140 | $81,520 | $46 | -37.7% | — |
| 36 | Louisiana | $89,030 | $78,810 | $43 | -42.3% | 120 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $80,490 | $66,520 | $39 | -47.8% | 100 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 72 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $181,250 | $216,990 | 440 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $180,500 | $246,600 | 240 |
| 3 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $174,390 | $202,940 | 3,630 |
| 4 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $173,020 | $175,740 | 250 |
| 5 | Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $170,000 | $165,830 | 40 |
| 6 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $167,930 | $180,610 | 1,350 |
| 7 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $166,390 | $154,710 | 160 |
| 8 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $165,000 | $178,940 | 120 |
| 9 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $163,380 | $173,370 | — |
| 10 | Richmond, VA | $161,040 | $166,060 | 50 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing advertising and promotions managerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | $223,250 | $223,510 | 40 |
| 2 | Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $222,680 | $252,510 | 200 |
| 3 | Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $222,680 | $252,510 | 200 |
| 4 | Chemical Manufacturing | $221,700 | $188,170 | 60 |
| 5 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | $219,540 | $209,240 | 40 |
| 6 | Sector 42 - Wholesale Trade | $217,430 | $205,130 | 1,250 |
| 7 | Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $196,860 | $206,640 | — |
| 8 | Nondepository Credit Intermediation | $184,990 | $200,800 | 50 |
| 9 | Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, & Other Media Networks & Content Providers | $182,370 | $218,960 | 800 |
| 10 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $181,500 | $213,240 | 190 |
| 11 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $178,020 | $169,930 | 90 |
| 12 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $177,920 | $168,980 | 100 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do advertising and promotions managers make in the U.S.?
The median advertising and promotions managers salary in the United States is $133,660 per year (mean $154,280), and about 80% earn between $63,300 and $286,240.
How much do advertising and promotions managers make per hour?
Roughly $74 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $154,280 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays advertising and promotions managers the most?
New York has the highest average pay for advertising and promotions managers at $201,360 per year (median $173,700).
What is the job outlook for advertising and promotions managers?
Employment is projected to change -2.2% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 2,100 openings per year.
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