SOC 11-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Advertising and Promotions Managers — Wisconsin
Wisconsin · 1 metro areas compared
At $131,530, median pay for Advertising and Promotions Managers in Wisconsin tracks the national median of $133,660 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $131,530, median pay for Advertising and Promotions Managers in Wisconsin tracks the national median of $133,660 closely. Pay ranges from under $42,670 at the tenth percentile to more than $179,130 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $86,750 to $157,190.
Employment stands at 110, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Wisconsin ranks number 16th out of 37 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Milwaukee records the highest median at $144,960. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 40th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,670 | −68.1% |
| 25th | $86,750 | −35.1% |
| Median (50th) | $131,530 | −1.6% |
| 75th | $157,190 | +17.6% |
| 90th | $179,130 | +34.0% |
| Mean | $122,180 | −8.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milwaukee | $144,960 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $131,530 goes as far as $139,777 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$131,530as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$139,777US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $131,530 a year, 1.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,670 to $179,130 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 16th of 37 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Milwaukee, at $144,960.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Advertising and Promotions Managers in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $131,530, or $63.23 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $133,660, so pay in Wisconsin is 1.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Wisconsin earns more than $179,130 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,670 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Milwaukee, at $144,960 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Wisconsin. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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