Marketing Managers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $173,880 +8% vs national
Median hourly $83.60
10th percentile $106,330
90th percentile —
Employed locally 7,200
National median $161,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $106,330
    25th
    $136,650
    50th (median)
    $173,880
    75th
    $225,810

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Marketing Managers salary vs area income 154% Median Marketing Managers salary is 54% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $176,240
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $175,560
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $169,060
    Washington $168,800
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $165,000
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $156,870

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $141,280
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $212,450
    Financial Managers $180,770
    Managers, All Other $168,750
    Sales Managers $172,440
    Medical and Health Services Managers $153,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Marketing Managers make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Marketing Managers in Seattle, WA is $83.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $142.64 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Marketing Managers salaries?

    The median Marketing Managers salary in Seattle, WA is 8% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Marketing Managers (10th percentile) earn around $106,330 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $136,650.