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Marketing Managers Salary in California

Marketing Managers in California earn a median of $193,620 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$193,620
vs. U.S. median
+16% ($166,790)
Rank among states
2 of 48
Jobs in the state
54,660

Pay range in California

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $104,370; the top 10% earn over $326,400. Nationally the range is $90,260 to $293,610.

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Marketing Managers pay in California

How much do marketing managers make in California?

The median is $193,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $104,370 and the top 10% earn over $326,400. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is California a good state for marketing managers?

On pay alone it ranks 2 of 48 (+16% vs. the national median of $166,790). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses