Marketing Manager Salary in District of Columbia (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
District of Columbia Median
$177,170
per year
Hourly Rate
$85.18
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+6% vs US median
US median $166,790
State Rank
#7 of 48
3,470 employed here

How much does a Marketing Manager make in District of Columbia?

A Marketing Manager working in District of Columbia earns a median salary of $177,170 per year, or about $85.18 per hour. That is 6% above the national median of $166,790 for this occupation.

Within District of Columbia, entry-level pay starts around $107,400 while the top 10% make $291,740 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $139,510 and $231,330 a year.

Marketing Manager salary range in District of Columbia

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$107,400$51.63
25th percentile (early career)$139,510$67.07
50th percentile (median)$177,170$85.18
75th percentile (experienced)$231,330$111.22
90th percentile (top earners)$291,740$140.26

How District of Columbia compares

District of Columbia ranks 7th 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 District of Columbia

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 District of Columbia pay ($177,170) 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 District of Columbia?
The median Marketing Manager salary in District of Columbia is $177,170 per year, or about $85.18 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $107,400 at the entry level to $291,740 for the top 10% of earners.
How does District of Columbia pay compare to the national average?
District of Columbia pays Marketing Managers about 6% more than the national median of $166,790. District of Columbia ranks 7th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is District of Columbia a good state for Marketing Managers?
Yes on pay — District of Columbia pays above the national median for this occupation, at $177,170 a year. About 3,470 Marketing Managers are employed in District of Columbia. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in District of Columbia?
The highest-paying occupations in District of Columbia include Neurologist ($332,000), Emergency Medicine Physician ($318,200), Podiatrist ($265,740), 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.