Marketing Managers Salary in Des Moines, IA

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

Median annual salary $134,170 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $64.50
10th percentile $88,600
90th percentile $211,550
Employed locally 970
National median $161,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $88,600
    25th
    $107,050
    50th (median)
    $134,170
    75th
    $174,080
    90th
    $211,550

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Marketing Managers salary vs area income 159% Median Marketing Managers salary is 59% 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
    California $178,160
    Virginia $177,250
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $176,240
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $176,100
    District of Columbia $168,080
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $166,690

    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 Marketing Managers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Marketing Managers in Des Moines, IA is $64.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.99 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Marketing Managers salaries?

    The median Marketing Managers salary in Des Moines, IA is 16.7% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Marketing Managers (10th percentile) earn around $88,600 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,050.