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Marketing Manager Salary in North Carolina

Median Annual in North Carolina
$165,480/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$79.56/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Carolina

groups Employed in NC
10,790
public U.S. Median
$166,790
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$175,434 #6 of 48

Marketing Manager pay in North Carolina, explained

Marketing managers in North Carolina earn a median of $165,480 per year ($79.56 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $166,790. Entry-level workers earn around $96,760, while the most experienced marketing managers reach about $274,100. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Carolina.

Is $165,480 good pay in North Carolina?

Adjusted for North Carolina's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $165,480 is worth about $175,434 in national buying power — ranking North Carolina #6 for real pay (vs #13 on the sticker number).

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Marketing Manager pay by experience in North Carolina

Entry level (10th pct)
$96,760
$46.52/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$165,480
$79.56/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$274,100
$131.78/hr

Marketing Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NC
North Carolina (here) $165,480 $175,434
Virginia $187,820 $185,769 −$22,340
Georgia $160,760 $166,949 +$4,720
South Carolina $143,290 $152,844 +$22,190
Tennessee $131,990 $143,670 +$33,490

Marketing Manager in North Carolina: FAQ

How much do marketing managers make in North Carolina?

Marketing managers in North Carolina earn a median of $165,480 per year ($79.56 per hour), compared with $166,790 nationally.

Does North Carolina pay marketing managers well?

At $165,480, North Carolina pays 1% below the national median for marketing managers. An estimated 10,790 work in the state.

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