Advertising and Promotions Managers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $99,560 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $47.87
10th percentile $78,580
90th percentile $158,570
Employed locally 60
National median $126,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,580
    25th
    $96,940
    50th (median)
    $99,560
    75th
    $126,520
    90th
    $158,570

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Advertising and Promotions Managers salary vs area income 118% Median Advertising and Promotions Managers salary is 18% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Advertising and Promotions Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $204,160
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $201,120
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $192,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $180,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,300
    New Mexico $165,540

    Nearby metros — Advertising and Promotions Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $165,000
    California $147,430
    Columbia, SC $135,590
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $133,630
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $127,960
    Georgia $126,730

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $93,750
    Financial Managers $143,600
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $147,160
    Medical and Health Services Managers $103,370
    Managers, All Other $139,520
    Chief Executives $213,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Advertising and Promotions Managers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Advertising and Promotions Managers in Des Moines, IA is $47.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $130.67 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Advertising and Promotions Managers salaries?

    The median Advertising and Promotions Managers salary in Des Moines, IA is 21.6% below the national median of $126,960. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Advertising and Promotions Managers in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Advertising and Promotions Managers (10th percentile) earn around $78,580 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,940.