Marketing Manager Salary in Michigan (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Michigan Median
$138,510
per year
Hourly Rate
$66.59
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-17% vs US median
US median $166,790
State Rank
#27 of 48
6,620 employed here

How much does a Marketing Manager make in Michigan?

A Marketing Manager working in Michigan earns a median salary of $138,510 per year, or about $66.59 per hour. That is 17% below the national median of $166,790 for this occupation.

Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $80,260 while the top 10% make $222,910 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $104,320 and $181,720 a year.

Marketing Manager salary range in Michigan

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$80,260$38.59
25th percentile (early career)$104,320$50.15
50th percentile (median)$138,510$66.59
75th percentile (experienced)$181,720$87.37
90th percentile (top earners)$222,910$107.17

How Michigan compares

Michigan ranks 27th 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 Michigan

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 Michigan pay ($138,510) 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 Michigan?
The median Marketing Manager salary in Michigan is $138,510 per year, or about $66.59 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $80,260 at the entry level to $222,910 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Marketing Managers about 17% less than the national median of $166,790. Michigan ranks 27th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Marketing Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $138,510 a year. About 6,620 Marketing Managers are employed in Michigan. 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 Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), 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.