Marketing Managers Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $133,500 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $64.18
10th percentile $78,380
90th percentile $220,480
Employed locally 2,040
National median $161,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,380
    25th
    $100,550
    50th (median)
    $133,500
    75th
    $173,520
    90th
    $220,480

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Marketing Managers salary vs area income 167% Median Marketing Managers salary is 67% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $139,920
    Akron, OH $138,250
    Ohio $132,660
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $132,280
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $131,540
    Cleveland, OH $129,290

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $99,780
    Financial Managers $136,840
    Medical and Health Services Managers $106,630
    Sales Managers $133,050
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $166,320
    Construction Managers $101,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Marketing Managers make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Marketing Managers in Columbus, OH is $64.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $107.90 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Marketing Managers salaries?

    The median Marketing Managers salary in Columbus, OH is 17.1% below 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Marketing Managers (10th percentile) earn around $78,380 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,550.