Marketing Manager Salary in New Jersey (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
New Jersey Median
$180,040
per year
Hourly Rate
$86.56
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+8% vs US median
US median $166,790
State Rank
#6 of 48
13,510 employed here

How much does a Marketing Manager make in New Jersey?

A Marketing Manager working in New Jersey earns a median salary of $180,040 per year, or about $86.56 per hour. That is 8% above the national median of $166,790 for this occupation.

Within New Jersey, entry-level pay starts around $126,760 while the top 10% make $298,870 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $153,650 and $228,520 a year.

Marketing Manager salary range in New Jersey

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$126,760$60.94
25th percentile (early career)$153,650$73.87
50th percentile (median)$180,040$86.56
75th percentile (experienced)$228,520$109.87
90th percentile (top earners)$298,870$143.69

How New Jersey compares

New Jersey ranks 6th 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 New Jersey

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 New Jersey pay ($180,040) 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 New Jersey?
The median Marketing Manager salary in New Jersey is $180,040 per year, or about $86.56 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $126,760 at the entry level to $298,870 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Jersey pay compare to the national average?
New Jersey pays Marketing Managers about 8% more than the national median of $166,790. New Jersey ranks 6th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Jersey a good state for Marketing Managers?
Yes on pay — New Jersey pays above the national median for this occupation, at $180,040 a year. About 13,510 Marketing Managers are employed in New Jersey. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Jersey?
The highest-paying occupations in New Jersey include Radiologist ($482,700), Surgeon, All Other ($437,890), Physician, Pathologists ($355,970), 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.