Marketing Managers pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for marketing managers is $87.14 an hour ($181,260 a year). About 8,900 people work in this job there.

$87.14Median hourly pay
$141,220–$233,290Middle half of workers, yearly
8,900People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($166,790). It is 2% higher than the District of Columbia median ($177,170).

Pay range for marketing managers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$51.37$106,860
25% of workers$67.89$141,220
Half of workers (median)$87.14$181,260
75% of workers$112.16$233,290
90% of workers$142.55$296,500

Marketing Managers pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$181,2608,900

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for marketing managers

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +6.9% over ten years, faster than average · about 34,000 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

JobMedian yearly pay
Public Relations Managers$195,190
Sales Managers$175,820
Fundraising Managers$141,720

Other job titles for this job

BD DirectorBD ManagerBrand ManagerCategory ManagerDigital Marketing ManagerDigital Product ManagerInternet Marketing ManagerMarket Analysis DirectorMarket Development ExecutiveMarket Development ManagerMarket Research ManagerMarketing Administrator

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.