SOC 11-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Marketing Managers — Ocala
Ocala, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Marketing Managers in Ocala, FL is $115,550 per year, substantially below the national median of $166,790 — a gap of 30.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Marketing Managers in Ocala, FL is $115,550 per year, substantially below the national median of $166,790 — a gap of 30.7%. Pay ranges from under $59,550 at the tenth percentile to more than $222,140 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $75,040 to $167,940.
Employment stands at 140, or 1.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Palm Bay leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $161,630. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 19th of 313 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,550 | −64.3% |
| 25th | $75,040 | −55.0% |
| Median (50th) | $115,550 | −30.7% |
| 75th | $167,940 | +0.7% |
| 90th | $222,140 | +33.2% |
| Mean | $128,670 | −22.9% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palm Bay | $161,630 | 400 | |
| 2 | Tampa | $159,990 | — | |
| 3 | Jacksonville | $156,950 | 1,700 | |
| 4 | Crestview | $155,080 | 150 | |
| 5 | Wildwood | $147,180 | 40 | |
| 6 | Orlando | $143,220 | 3,420 | |
| 7 | Naples | $138,980 | 270 | |
| 8 | Miami | $135,870 | 7,530 | |
| 9 | Lakeland | $133,900 | 390 | |
| 10 | Cape Coral | $128,980 | 400 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ocala run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $115,550 buys what $111,750 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 33.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$115,550as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$111,750US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $115,550 a year, 30.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,550 to $222,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Palm Bay, at $161,630.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Marketing Managers in Ocala, FL?
The median annual wage is $115,550, or $55.55 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 Ocala, FL is 30.7% 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 Ocala, FL earns more than $222,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,550 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 Palm Bay, at $161,630 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Ocala, FL. 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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