Marketing Managers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $164,650 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $79.16
10th percentile $92,590
90th percentile —
Employed locally 7,080
National median $161,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $92,590
    25th
    $124,620
    50th (median)
    $164,650
    75th
    $207,610

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Marketing Managers salary vs area income 191% Median Marketing Managers salary is 91% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Marketing Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $228,580
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $212,520
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $200,010
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $199,950
    Massachusetts $192,480
    Cheyenne, WY $183,540

    Nearby metros — Marketing Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $158,490
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $156,000
    Columbus, GA-AL $143,170
    Savannah, GA $140,810
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $140,360
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $138,470

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $105,760
    Managers, All Other $127,570
    Financial Managers $168,990
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $171,360
    Sales Managers $156,950
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $72,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Marketing Managers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Marketing Managers in Atlanta, GA is $79.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $134.39 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Marketing Managers salaries?

    The median Marketing Managers salary in Atlanta, GA is 2.2% above the national median of $161,030. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Marketing Managers in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Marketing Managers (10th percentile) earn around $92,590 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $124,620.