California Median
$167,230
per year
Hourly Rate
$80.40
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+25% vs US median
US median $133,660
State Rank
#3 of 37
3,080 employed here
How much do Advertising and Promotions Managers make in California?
Advertising and Promotions Managers working in California earn a median salary of $167,230 per year, or about $80.40 per hour. That is 25% above the national median of $133,660 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $72,800 while the top 10% make $321,360 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $122,790 and $216,220 a year.
Advertising and Promotions Managers salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $72,800 | $35.00 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $122,790 | $59.03 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $167,230 | $80.40 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $216,220 | $103.95 |
|
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $321,360 | $154.50 |
|
How California compares
California ranks 3rd out of 37 states and territories for Advertising and Promotions Managers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Advertising and Promotions Managers salary in other states
New York $173,700Illinois $167,330New Jersey $165,390Colorado $164,990Washington $163,380Massachusetts $163,090Rhode Island $157,890South Carolina $156,300Oregon $154,490Kansas $148,560Virginia $148,400District of Columbia $143,040Georgia $133,810Montana $131,770Wisconsin $131,530Connecticut $129,280Minnesota $126,920Pennsylvania $122,940North Carolina $121,730New Hampshire $120,530Indiana $113,930Iowa $108,890Maryland $107,380Kentucky $107,030Nebraska $106,380Maine $106,280Texas $104,170Ohio $102,110Michigan $101,610Tennessee $98,170Missouri $81,520Idaho $80,680Louisiana $78,810Arkansas $74,880Mississippi $66,520Alabama $64,640
Working as Advertising and Promotions Managers in California
Nationally, about 21,000 people work as Advertising and Promotions Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($167,230) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Advertising and Promotions Managers make in California?
The median Advertising and Promotions Managers salary in California is $167,230 per year, or about $80.40 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $72,800 at the entry level to $321,360 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Advertising and Promotions Managers about 25% more than the national median of $133,660. California ranks 3rd out of 37 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Advertising and Promotions Managers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $167,230 a year. About 3,080 Advertising and Promotions Managers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Advertising and Promotions Managers salary report
Related salaries
$148,270
median pay · 637,000 employed
$141,900
median pay · 622,000 employed
$166,790
median pay · 395,000 employed
$166,570
median pay · 842,000 employed
$167,220
median pay · 109,000 employed
$123,860
median pay · 597,000 employed
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.