Advertising and Promotions Managers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $139,220 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $66.93
10th percentile $63,440
90th percentile $232,610
Employed locally 160
National median $126,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,440
    25th
    $101,940
    50th (median)
    $139,220
    75th
    $168,030
    90th
    $232,610

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Advertising and Promotions Managers salary vs area income 136% Median Advertising and Promotions Managers salary is 36% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $180,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,300
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $152,460
    California $147,430
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $135,270
    North Carolina $132,410

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $119,600
    Managers, All Other $167,000
    Sales Managers $125,430
    Financial Managers $168,300
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $193,370
    Medical and Health Services Managers $160,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Advertising and Promotions Managers make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Advertising and Promotions Managers in San Diego, CA is $66.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $106.36 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Advertising and Promotions Managers salaries?

    The median Advertising and Promotions Managers salary in San Diego, CA is 9.7% above 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Advertising and Promotions Managers (10th percentile) earn around $63,440 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,940.