How much does a marketing manager make in California?
$193,600a year
Median yearly pay for marketing managers in California. That is $93.09 an hour or $16,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $93.09
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 54,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $104,400Median: $193,600Highest 10%: $326,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $104,400 | $50.18 | |
| 25th | $140,000 | $67.28 | |
| Median | $193,600 | $93.09 | |
| 75th | $271,400 | $130.46 | |
| 90th | $326,400 | $156.92 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $231,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $220,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $174,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $171,900 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $170,900 |
| Oxnard, CA | $169,500 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $169,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $164,300 |
| Napa, CA | $163,900 |
| Redding, CA | $161,900 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $161,700 |
| Vallejo, CA | $161,600 |
| Modesto, CA | $160,500 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $160,500 |
| Riverside, CA | $157,700 |
| Salinas, CA | $155,900 |
| Stockton, CA | $153,800 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $150,000 |
| Merced, CA | $148,700 |
| Visalia, CA | $140,000 |
| Fresno, CA | $140,000 |
| Chico, CA | $139,800 |
| Hanford, CA | $135,200 |
| Yuba City, CA | $130,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for marketing managers.
| 1. Massachusetts | $212,000 |
| 2. California | $193,600 |
| 3. Virginia | $187,800 |
| 4. Colorado | $182,700 |
| 5. New York | $181,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a marketing manager make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $93.09 ($193,600 a year).
Do marketing managers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $193,600 against $166,800 nationally, 16% more.
Where does California rank for marketing manager pay?
California ranks 2 of 48 states.
Which city in California pays marketing managers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $231,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.