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Marketing Manager Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$177,170/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$85.18/hr
▲ 6% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
3,470
public U.S. Median
$166,790
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$161,209 #16 of 48

Marketing Manager pay in District of Columbia, explained

Marketing managers in District of Columbia earn a median of $177,170 per year ($85.18 per hour), which is 6% above the national median of $166,790. Entry-level workers earn around $107,400, while the most experienced marketing managers reach about $291,740. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $177,170 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $177,170 is worth about $161,209 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #16 for real pay (vs #7 on the sticker number).

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Marketing Manager pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$107,400
$51.63/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$177,170
$85.18/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$291,740
$140.26/hr

Marketing Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $177,170 $161,209
Virginia $187,820 $185,769 −$10,650
Maryland $154,160 $146,876 +$23,010

Marketing Manager in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do marketing managers make in District of Columbia?

Marketing managers in District of Columbia earn a median of $177,170 per year ($85.18 per hour), compared with $166,790 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay marketing managers well?

At $177,170, District of Columbia pays 6% above the national median for marketing managers. An estimated 3,470 work in the state.

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