Marketing Managers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $144,420 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $69.44
10th percentile $75,000
90th percentile —
Employed locally 9,210
National median $161,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,000
    25th
    $103,770
    50th (median)
    $144,420
    75th
    $190,040

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Marketing Managers salary vs area income 179% Median Marketing Managers salary is 79% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $162,150
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $147,990
    Midland, TX $138,350
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $129,850
    Longview, TX $129,010
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $126,660

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,090
    Financial Managers $165,220
    Sales Managers $131,040
    Construction Managers $101,850
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $167,630
    Medical and Health Services Managers $119,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Marketing Managers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Marketing Managers in Houston, TX is $69.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $124.57 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Marketing Managers salaries?

    The median Marketing Managers salary in Houston, TX is 10.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Marketing Managers (10th percentile) earn around $75,000 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,770.