Advertising and Promotions Managers pay in California
In California, the median pay for advertising and promotions managers is $80.40 an hour ($167,230 a year). About 3,080 people work in this job there.
That is 25% higher than the U.S. median ($133,660). California ranks 3rd of 37 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for advertising and promotions managers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.00 | $72,800 |
| 25% of workers | $59.04 | $122,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $80.40 | $167,230 |
| 75% of workers | $103.95 | $216,220 |
| 90% of workers | $154.50 | $321,360 |
Advertising and Promotions Managers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $181,250 | 440 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $180,500 | 240 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $167,930 | 1,350 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $137,050 | 120 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $126,990 | 100 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $122,410 | 130 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for advertising and promotions managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: -3.7% over ten years, declining · about 2,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Sales Managers | $134,910 |
| Marketing Managers | $193,620 |
| Public Relations Managers | $167,980 |
| Fundraising Managers | $135,870 |
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