Marketing Manager Salary in Washington (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Washington Median
$172,270
per year
Hourly Rate
$82.82
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+3% vs US median
US median $166,790
State Rank
#9 of 48
8,880 employed here

How much does a Marketing Manager make in Washington?

Marketing Managers in Washington take home a median of $172,270 annually — roughly $82.82 an hour — which runs 3% above the national median of $166,790.

Within Washington, entry-level pay starts around $98,220 while the top 10% make $293,590 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $127,660 and $224,170 a year.

Marketing Manager salary range in Washington

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$98,220$47.22
25th percentile (early career)$127,660$61.38
50th percentile (median)$172,270$82.82
75th percentile (experienced)$224,170$107.77
90th percentile (top earners)$293,590$141.15

How Washington compares

Washington ranks 9th 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 Washington

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 Washington pay ($172,270) 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 Washington?
The median Marketing Manager salary in Washington is $172,270 per year, or about $82.82 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $98,220 at the entry level to $293,590 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Washington pay compare to the national average?
Washington pays Marketing Managers about 3% more than the national median of $166,790. Washington ranks 9th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Washington a good state for Marketing Managers?
Yes on pay — Washington pays above the national median for this occupation, at $172,270 a year. About 8,880 Marketing Managers are employed in Washington. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Washington?
The highest-paying occupations in Washington include Cardiologist ($656,330), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($553,310), Dermatologist ($526,170), 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.