Marketing Managers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $166,690 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $80.14
10th percentile $93,590
90th percentile —
Employed locally 360
National median $161,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $93,590
    25th
    $123,460
    50th (median)
    $166,690
    75th
    $218,120

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Marketing Managers salary vs area income 174% Median Marketing Managers salary is 74% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $228,580
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $212,520
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $200,010
    California $178,160
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $171,590
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $165,800

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $110,030
    Sales Managers $118,110
    Managers, All Other $162,530
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $200,790
    Financial Managers $163,740
    Medical and Health Services Managers $130,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Marketing Managers make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Marketing Managers in Santa Maria, CA is $80.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $143.90 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Marketing Managers salaries?

    The median Marketing Managers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 3.5% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Marketing Managers (10th percentile) earn around $93,590 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $123,460.