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SOC 11-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS

Marketing ManagersNorth Georgia

North Georgia nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared

$136,100 /year
$65.43per hour
90jobs in area
18.4%vs US median

The median wage for Marketing Managers in North Georgia, GA is $136,100 per year, 18.4% below the national median of $166,790.

Wage distribution · annual

Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners

US MEDIAN $166,79010TH$78,97025TH$104,800MEDIAN$136,10075TH$181,75090TH$286,700

Salary overview

The median wage for Marketing Managers in North Georgia, GA is $136,100 per year, 18.4% below the national median of $166,790. Half of workers earn between $104,800 and $181,750. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $78,970 and the ninetieth at $286,700.

Employment stands at 90, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Atlanta records the highest median at $163,500. Of the 388 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 7th.

Percentile breakdown

Annual wages by percentile · North Georgia nonmetropolitan area · May 2025
PercentileAnnualvs US median
10th$78,970−52.7%
25th$104,800−37.2%
Median (50th)$136,100−18.4%
75th$181,750+9.0%
90th$286,700+71.9%
Mean$156,500−6.2%

Other metro areas in Georgia

Median annual wage for Marketing Managers, by metro area
#Metro areaMedianJobsRelative
1Atlanta$163,5006,700
2Dalton$162,01080
3Rome$148,16050
4Augusta$146,720150
5Columbus$145,120110
6Savannah$142,710150
7Gainesville$135,84080
8Macon$135,82060
9Athens$131,28050
10Albany$129,88030

What the pay is worth locally

Prices in North Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $136,100 goes as far as $141,329 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.3% below the national median in real terms.

Published median

$136,100as reported by BLS

Local price level

96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024

Adjusted for local prices

$141,329US average = 100 · BEA 2024

Key takeaways

  • Median pay is $136,100 a year, 18.4% below the national median.
  • Published pay spans $78,970 to $286,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
  • The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
  • The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $163,500.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median wage for Marketing Managers in North Georgia, GA?

The median annual wage is $136,100, or $65.43 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 North Georgia, GA is 18.4% 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 North Georgia, GA earns more than $286,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.

What is the starting range?

The tenth percentile wage is $78,970 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 Atlanta, at $163,500 per year.

How many jobs are there in this occupation here?

The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in North Georgia, GA. 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.

Marketing Managers Salary in North Georgia, GA (2025): $136,100 Median | Salary Explorer