Advertising and Promotions Managers Salary in California
Advertising and Promotions Managers in California earn a median of $167,230 a year, +25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $167,230
- vs. U.S. median
- +25% ($133,660)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 3,080
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,800; the top 10% earn over $321,360. Nationally the range is $63,300 to $286,240.
States ranked near California
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- Media Programming Directors$129,790 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Fundraisers$79,710 median in California
Advertising and Promotions Managers pay in California
How much do advertising and promotions managers make in California?
The median is $167,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,800 and the top 10% earn over $321,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for advertising and promotions managers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 37 (+25% vs. the national median of $133,660). Living costs are not included.