Wisconsin Median
$133,600
per year
Hourly Rate
$64.23
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-20% vs US median
US median $166,790
State Rank
#31 of 48
4,890 employed here
How much does a Marketing Manager make in Wisconsin?
Marketing Managers in Wisconsin take home a median of $133,600 annually — roughly $64.23 an hour — which runs 20% below the national median of $166,790.
Within Wisconsin, entry-level pay starts around $83,990 while the top 10% make $211,990 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $104,980 and $176,080 a year.
Marketing Manager salary range in Wisconsin
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $83,990 | $40.38 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $104,980 | $50.47 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $133,600 | $64.23 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $176,080 | $84.65 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $211,990 | $101.92 |
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How Wisconsin compares
Wisconsin ranks 31st out of 48 states and territories for Marketing Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Marketing Manager salary in other states
Massachusetts $212,020California $193,620Virginia $187,820Colorado $182,730New York $181,200New Jersey $180,040District of Columbia $177,170Minnesota $173,300Washington $172,270Connecticut $169,240South Dakota $167,750Montana $165,580North Carolina $165,480Illinois $162,860Wyoming $161,580Oregon $161,560Georgia $160,760Kansas $154,510Maryland $154,160Pennsylvania $150,810Texas $147,880South Carolina $143,290New Hampshire $143,280Florida $142,620Idaho $142,090Utah $139,830Michigan $138,510Arkansas $136,520Indiana $136,260Maine $135,380Ohio $132,330Arizona $132,220Tennessee $131,990Iowa $131,120Missouri $130,550Kentucky $128,930Oklahoma $126,920North Dakota $125,580New Mexico $122,980Louisiana $120,650Alabama $120,160Hawaii $117,770Alaska $116,270Nebraska $110,570Nevada $107,550Mississippi $100,940West Virginia $98,750
Working as a Marketing Manager in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin pay ($133,600) 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 Wisconsin?
The median Marketing Manager salary in Wisconsin is $133,600 per year, or about $64.23 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $83,990 at the entry level to $211,990 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Wisconsin pay compare to the national average?
Wisconsin pays Marketing Managers about 20% less than the national median of $166,790. Wisconsin ranks 31st out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Wisconsin a good state for Marketing Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $133,600 a year. About 4,890 Marketing Managers are employed in Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin?
The highest-paying occupations in Wisconsin include Cardiologist ($636,580), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($572,060), Anesthesiologist ($443,990), 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.