Occupation Salary Profile

Marketing Managers

SOC Code: 11-2021

Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm’s profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm’s customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.

National Median (BLS)
$122,200
▲ +7.98% Nominal +4.57% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$176,400
▲ +3.16% Nominal +0.03% Real
Average Base Salary
$131,420
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
3,760
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Marketing Managers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $77,460
25th Percentile $95,840
National Median (50th Percentile) $122,200
75th Percentile $159,740
90th Percentile $197,240
P10: $77,460 P50 (Median): $122,200 P90: $197,240
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 2,241 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $176,400
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +3.16%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ▲ +0.03%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $110,000
25th Percentile $136,000
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $176,400
75th Percentile $223,000
90th Percentile $272,397
H-1B P10: $110,000 H-1B P50: $176,400 H-1B P90: $272,397
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Marketing Managers roles ($176,400) is +44.4% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($122,200).