Advertising and Promotions Managers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for advertising and promotions managers in the United States was $133,660 ($64.26 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,300 | $30.43 |
| 25th | $91,370 | $43.93 |
| Median | $133,660 | $64.26 |
| 75th | $201,050 | $96.66 |
| 90th | $286,240 | $137.62 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 11-2011
- Total U.S. employment: 21,470
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
Reading the data
With approximately 21,470 advertising and promotions managers employed, this is a significant occupation in the labor market.
The mean wage of $154,280 sits 15.4% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Advertising and Promotions Managers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $64,640 | $31.08 | -51.6% | 60 |
| Arkansas | $74,880 | $36.00 | -44.0% | 140 |
| California | $167,230 | $80.40 | +25.1% | 3,080 |
| Colorado | $164,990 | $79.32 | +23.4% | 180 |
| Connecticut | $129,280 | $62.15 | -3.3% | 240 |
| District of Columbia | $143,040 | $68.77 | +7.0% | 80 |
| Georgia | $133,810 | $64.33 | +0.1% | 420 |
| Idaho | $80,680 | $38.79 | -39.6% | 60 |
| Illinois | $167,330 | $80.45 | +25.2% | 160 |
| Indiana | $113,930 | $54.78 | -14.8% | 120 |
| Iowa | $108,890 | $52.35 | -18.5% | 210 |
| Kansas | $148,560 | $71.43 | +11.1% | 40 |
| Kentucky | $107,030 | $51.46 | -19.9% | 230 |
| Louisiana | $78,810 | $37.89 | -41.0% | 120 |
| Maine | $106,280 | $51.10 | -20.5% | 0 |
| Maryland | $107,380 | $51.63 | -19.7% | 460 |
| Massachusetts | $163,090 | $78.41 | +22.0% | 300 |
| Michigan | $101,610 | $48.85 | -24.0% | 220 |
| Minnesota | $126,920 | $61.02 | -5.0% | 110 |
| Mississippi | $66,520 | $31.98 | -50.2% | 100 |
| Missouri | $81,520 | $39.19 | -39.0% | 0 |
| Montana | $131,770 | $63.35 | -1.4% | 0 |
| Nebraska | $106,380 | $51.14 | -20.4% | 160 |
| New Hampshire | $120,530 | $57.95 | -9.8% | 50 |
| New Jersey | $165,390 | $79.51 | +23.7% | 470 |
| New Mexico | — | — | — | 80 |
| New York | $173,700 | $83.51 | +30.0% | 3,550 |
| North Carolina | $121,730 | $58.52 | -8.9% | 0 |
| Ohio | $102,110 | $49.09 | -23.6% | 240 |
| Oklahoma | — | — | — | 90 |
| Oregon | $154,490 | $74.27 | +15.6% | 430 |
| Pennsylvania | $122,940 | $59.11 | -8.0% | 1,540 |
| Rhode Island | $157,890 | $75.91 | +18.1% | 60 |
| South Carolina | $156,300 | $75.14 | +16.9% | 0 |
| Tennessee | $98,170 | $47.20 | -26.6% | 0 |
| Texas | $104,170 | $50.08 | -22.1% | 3,670 |
| Utah | — | — | — | 240 |
| Virginia | $148,400 | $71.35 | +11.0% | 180 |
| Washington | $163,380 | $78.55 | +22.2% | 530 |
| Wisconsin | $131,530 | $63.23 | -1.6% | 110 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for advertising and promotions managers?
The median annual wage for advertising and promotions managers is $133,660 ($64.26 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays advertising and promotions managers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many advertising and promotions managers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 21,470 advertising and promotions managers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do advertising and promotions managers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $64.26. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.