Marketing managers oversee teams of professionals who assist companies with the promotion of their products and services. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the demand for marketing managers will grow by 12 percent through 2016, resulting in the creation of 57,000 jobs.
Average Salary
In May 2008, marketing managers averaged an annual salary of $108,580.
Largest Employers
The largest employers of marketing managers in May 2008 were marketing companies, consulting services, and computer design services. Managers employed in these areas earned average salaries of $124,350, $124,950, and $134,750, respectively.
Highest Paying Employers
In 2008, the highest paying employers of marketing managers were satellite communications companies, movie production companies, financial investment companies, and scientific research companies and institutions. Marketing managers working in these fields had average salaries between $144,280 and $154,020.
States with the Most Marketing Managers
The states with the highest concentration of marketing managers in May 2008 were Connecticut, Delaware, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and California, where workers earned average salaries of $111,180, $133,480, $97,490, $125,080 and $136,040, respectively.
Highest Paying Areas
In May 2008, the states with the highest paid marketing managers were New York at $146,520 and New Jersey at $137,730.
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