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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Advertising and promotions managers (SOC 11-2011) employed 21,470 people in May 2025. The median pay is $133,660 a year ($64.26 an hour); the lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,300 and the highest-paid 10% more than $286,240. BLS projects its employment to change by -3.7% between 2025 and 2035 (about 2,300 openings a year including replacements). The typical way in: Bachelor's degree, with less than 5 years experience in a related occupation.
Highest median pay: New York ($173,700), Illinois ($167,330), California ($167,230). Most jobs: Texas (3,670), New York (3,550), California (3,080).
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| Measure ⇅ | Annual ⇅ | Hourly equivalent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $63,300 | $30.43 |
| 25th percentile | $91,370 | $43.93 |
| Median | $133,660 | $64.26 |
| Mean | $154,280 | $74.17 |
| 75th percentile | $201,050 | $96.66 |
| 90th percentile (experienced) | $286,240 | $137.62 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Hourly equivalents divide by 2,080 hours. Pay above $239,200 is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top code).
| Measure ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jobs 2025 | 33,200 |
| Jobs 2035 (projected) | 31,900 |
| Change in jobs | -1,200 |
| Percent change | -3.7% |
| Openings a year (growth + replacements) | 2,300 |
| Self-employed share | 35.1% |
| Typical entry education | Bachelor's degree |
| Work experience in a related occupation | Less than 5 years |
| Typical on-the-job training | None |
Licences and certifications are set by states and employers; the education shown is the usual entry requirement, not a legal one.
| State ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ | Yearly rent as % of median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 60 | 0.22 | $64,640 | $60,000 | $213,860 | -52% | 19% |
| Arkansas | 140 | 0.78 | $74,880 | $58,360 | $225,000 | -44% | 15% |
| California | 3,080 | 1.22 | $167,230 | $72,800 | $321,360 | +25% | 15% |
| Colorado | 180 | 0.46 | $164,990 | $110,500 | $267,220 | +23% | 13% |
| Connecticut | 240 | 1.02 | $129,280 | $83,110 | $192,480 | -3% | 14% |
| District of Columbia | 80 | 0.87 | $143,040 | $81,440 | $292,550 | +7% | 16% |
| Georgia | 420 | 0.63 | $133,810 | $71,940 | $238,690 | +0% | 12% |
| Idaho | 60 | 0.55 | $80,680 | $73,970 | $188,180 | -40% | 18% |
| Illinois | 160 | 0.19 | $167,330 | $75,810 | $223,250 | +25% | 9% |
| Indiana | 120 | 0.28 | $113,930 | $49,500 | $225,690 | -15% | 11% |
| Iowa | 210 | 0.99 | $108,890 | $79,310 | $271,790 | -19% | 11% |
| Kansas | 40 | 0.19 | $148,560 | $79,130 | $196,050 | +11% | 9% |
| Kentucky | 230 | 0.82 | $107,030 | $61,640 | $148,730 | -20% | 11% |
| Louisiana | 120 | 0.47 | $78,810 | $44,980 | $140,310 | -41% | 16% |
| Maryland | 460 | 1.22 | $107,380 | $71,760 | $206,260 | -20% | 19% |
| Massachusetts | 300 | 0.61 | $163,090 | $72,280 | $258,530 | +22% | 13% |
| Michigan | 220 | 0.37 | $101,610 | $65,840 | $180,030 | -24% | 13% |
| Minnesota | 110 | 0.27 | $126,920 | $75,040 | $234,960 | -5% | 12% |
| Mississippi | 100 | 0.63 | $66,520 | $43,680 | $148,200 | -50% | 17% |
| Nebraska | 160 | 1.12 | $106,380 | $70,220 | $165,770 | -20% | 12% |
| New Hampshire | 50 | 0.51 | $120,530 | $61,330 | $214,420 | -10% | 15% |
| New Jersey | 470 | 0.80 | $165,390 | $67,690 | $370,440 | +24% | 12% |
| New Mexico | 80 | 0.68 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| New York | 3,550 | 2.66 | $173,700 | $75,430 | $343,540 | +30% | 11% |
| Ohio | 240 | 0.31 | $102,110 | $35,540 | $213,880 | -24% | 12% |
| Oklahoma | 90 | 0.37 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | 430 | 1.59 | $154,490 | $64,710 | $271,810 | +16% | 12% |
| Pennsylvania | 1,540 | 1.83 | $122,940 | $66,040 | $212,980 | -8% | 12% |
| Rhode Island | 60 | 0.86 | $157,890 | $83,240 | $286,980 | +18% | 10% |
| Texas | 3,670 | 1.89 | $104,170 | $59,990 | $210,790 | -22% | 16% |
| Utah | 240 | 1.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | 180 | 0.31 | $148,400 | $88,270 | $225,630 | +11% | 13% |
| Washington | 530 | 1.08 | $163,380 | $127,050 | $216,220 | +22% | 13% |
| Wisconsin | 110 | 0.28 | $131,530 | $42,670 | $179,130 | -2% | 10% |
Location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in the state than in the nation. "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure. Rent uses the state median gross rent (ACS).
The 60 highest-paying metropolitan areas among those with at least 300 jobs in this occupation.
| Metropolitan area ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 440 | $181,250 | $94,490 | $406,600 | 1.34 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 3,630 | $174,390 | $80,290 | $344,650 | 2.77 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 1,350 | $167,930 | $74,840 | $315,490 | 1.56 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 330 | $154,490 | $87,910 | $280,650 | 1.99 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 370 | $146,560 | $71,940 | $235,740 | 0.92 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 660 | $146,510 | $69,390 | $254,390 | 1.65 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 570 | $123,360 | $70,050 | $213,770 | 3.17 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 1,370 | $108,690 | $80,010 | $219,200 | 2.45 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 800 | $91,900 | $46,600 | $210,100 | 1.76 |
The median is $133,660 a year ($64.26 an hour); the lowest-paid tenth earn under $63,300 and the highest-paid tenth over $286,240 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
21,470 in May 2025, and BLS projects -3.7% growth to 2035.
The typical entry education is: Bachelor's degree (BLS).
New York, with a median of $173,700 (among states with published figures).