Marketing Manager Salary in Texas (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$147,880
per year
Hourly Rate
$71.10
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-11% vs US median
US median $166,790
State Rank
#21 of 48
44,680 employed here

How much does a Marketing Manager make in Texas?

A Marketing Manager working in Texas earns a median salary of $147,880 per year, or about $71.10 per hour. That is 11% below the national median of $166,790 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $81,820 while the top 10% make $259,200 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $106,110 and $200,430 a year.

Marketing Manager salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$81,820$39.34
25th percentile (early career)$106,110$51.01
50th percentile (median)$147,880$71.10
75th percentile (experienced)$200,430$96.36
90th percentile (top earners)$259,200$124.62

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 21st 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 Texas

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 Texas pay ($147,880) 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 Texas?
The median Marketing Manager salary in Texas is $147,880 per year, or about $71.10 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $81,820 at the entry level to $259,200 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Marketing Managers about 11% less than the national median of $166,790. Texas ranks 21st out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Marketing Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $147,880 a year. About 44,680 Marketing Managers are employed in Texas. 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 Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.