Marketing Manager Salary in Alabama (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Marketing Managers in Alabama, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Alabama Median
$120,160
per year
Hourly Rate
$57.77
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-28% vs US median
US median $166,790
State Rank
#42 of 48
1,540 employed here

How much does a Marketing Manager make in Alabama?

Marketing Managers in Alabama take home a median of $120,160 annually — roughly $57.77 an hour — which runs 28% below the national median of $166,790.

Within Alabama, entry-level pay starts around $70,790 while the top 10% make $225,300 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $89,950 and $164,800 a year.

Marketing Manager salary range in Alabama

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$70,790$34.03
25th percentile (early career)$89,950$43.25
50th percentile (median)$120,160$57.77
75th percentile (experienced)$164,800$79.23
90th percentile (top earners)$225,300$108.32

How Alabama compares

Alabama ranks 42nd out of 48 states and territories for Marketing Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Massachusetts$212,020
2California$193,620
3Virginia$187,820
4Colorado$182,730
5New York$181,200

Working as a Marketing Manager in Alabama

Nationally, about 395,000 people work as Marketing Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Alabama pay ($120,160) 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 does a Marketing Manager make in Alabama?
The median Marketing Manager salary in Alabama is $120,160 per year, or about $57.77 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $70,790 at the entry level to $225,300 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Alabama pay compare to the national average?
Alabama pays Marketing Managers about 28% less than the national median of $166,790. Alabama ranks 42nd out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Alabama a good state for Marketing Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $120,160 a year. About 1,540 Marketing Managers are employed in Alabama. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Alabama?
The highest-paying occupations in Alabama include Cardiologist ($519,480), Dermatologist ($394,550), Anesthesiologist ($392,350), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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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.