Marketing Managers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$161,030
↑ 38.8% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Marketing Managers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Marketing Managers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 38.8% since 2011 ($116,010 → $161,030)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $161,030
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.9% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -5%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $161,030 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $157,620 | +12.6% |
| 2022 | $140,040 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | $135,030 | -5.0% |
| 2020 | $142,170 | +3.9% |
| 2019 | $136,850 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | $134,290 | +1.6% |
| 2017 | $132,230 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | $131,180 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | $128,750 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | $127,130 | +3.2% |
| 2013 | $123,220 | +3.1% |
| 2012 | $119,480 | +3.0% |
| 2011 | $116,010 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.