Advertising and Promotions Managers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $180,500 +42.2% vs national
Median hourly $86.78
10th percentile $62,400
90th percentile $679,070
Employed locally 240
National median $126,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,400
    25th
    $153,320
    50th (median)
    $180,500
    75th
    $309,450
    90th
    $679,070

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Advertising and Promotions Managers salary vs area income 115% Median Advertising and Promotions Managers salary is 15% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,300
    New Mexico $165,540
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $165,000

    Nearby metros — Advertising and Promotions Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,300
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $152,460
    California $147,430
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $139,220
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $135,270
    North Carolina $132,410

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $291,660
    General and Operations Managers $162,480
    Managers, All Other $215,120
    Financial Managers $218,920
    Sales Managers $200,450
    Marketing Managers $228,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Advertising and Promotions Managers in San Jose, CA is $86.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $326.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Advertising and Promotions Managers salary in San Jose, CA is 42.2% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Advertising and Promotions Managers (10th percentile) earn around $62,400 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $153,320.