SOC 11-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Marketing Managers — Alabama
Alabama · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Marketing Managers in Alabama is $120,160 per year, substantially below the national median of $166,790 — a gap of 28.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Marketing Managers in Alabama is $120,160 per year, substantially below the national median of $166,790 — a gap of 28.0%. Half of workers earn between $89,950 and $164,800. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $70,790 and the ninetieth at $225,300.
The area has 1,540 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.7 of every thousand jobs. Alabama ranks number 42nd out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Huntsville records the highest median at $134,990. Of the 690 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 49th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,790 | −57.6% |
| 25th | $89,950 | −46.1% |
| Median (50th) | $120,160 | −28.0% |
| 75th | $164,800 | −1.2% |
| 90th | $225,300 | +35.1% |
| Mean | $135,310 | −18.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntsville | $134,990 | 160 | |
| 2 | Birmingham | $130,160 | 660 | |
| 3 | Decatur | $128,500 | 40 | |
| 4 | Mobile | $107,380 | 80 | |
| 5 | Daphne | $107,340 | 50 | |
| 6 | Auburn | $106,300 | 60 | |
| 7 | Dothan | $99,440 | 30 | |
| 8 | Montgomery | $99,040 | 100 | |
| 9 | Tuscaloosa | $96,520 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alabama run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $120,160 goes as far as $135,315 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$120,160as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$135,315US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $120,160 a year, 28.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $70,790 to $225,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,540 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 42nd of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Huntsville, at $134,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Marketing Managers in Alabama?
The median annual wage is $120,160, or $57.77 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 $166,790, so pay in Alabama is 28.0% 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 Alabama earns more than $225,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $70,790 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 Huntsville, at $134,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,540 jobs in this occupation in Alabama. 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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