Advertising and Promotions Managers
SOC 11-2011 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Advertising and Promotions Managers is $131,870, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $152,620, and an estimated 20,630 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose -1.2% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -16.1% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will shrink 2.2% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Advertising and Promotions Managers has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $131,870 | $131,870 | 20,630 |
| 2022 | $127,830 | $133,092 | 22,010 |
| 2021 | $127,150 | $142,978 | 22,520 |
| 2020 | $133,460 | $157,124 | 22,490 |
Nominal change
-1.2%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-16.1%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
-2.2%
Declining
Employment 2024
27,000
Projected 2034
26,400
Annual Openings
2,100
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Advertising and Promotions Managers earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $131,870. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $206,090 | +56.3% | 3,830 |
| New Jersey | $173,380 | +31.5% | 590 |
| Washington | $164,030 | +24.4% | 230 |
| Georgia | $152,980 | +16% | 520 |
| New Mexico | $149,990 | +13.7% | 100 |
| Connecticut | $147,810 | +12.1% | 160 |
| California | $140,360 | +6.4% | 2,880 |
| New Hampshire | $136,840 | +3.8% | 140 |
| Rhode Island | $136,840 | +3.8% | 110 |
| Maine | $133,890 | +1.5% | 170 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$63,580
25th Pct
$88,810
Median
$131,870
75th Pct
$188,530
90th Pct
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H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Plumbing and Heating Supplies, Inc. | IL | 3 | $62,899 |
| BBDO USA, LLC | NY | 3 | $240,000 |
| IPG Health, LLC | NY | 3 | $250,000 |
| TBWA Worldwide Inc. | NY | 2 | $180,000 |
| Olayan America Delaware, LLC | NY | 2 | $330,000 |
| Galileo Inc. | NY | 2 | $190,000 |
| Empower Media Partners LLC | IL | 1 | $235,000 |
| Mother Industries LLC | CA | 1 | $275,000 |
| Vogel Marketing Group, LLC | FL | 1 | $107,500 |
| UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | NY | 1 | $164,800 |
| The Scene NYC Inc. | NY | 1 | $120,000 |
| L Y Appliances LLC | IL | 1 | $64,000 |
| Pitchly, Inc. | TX | 1 | $140,000 |
| McCann Healthcare LLC | NY | 1 | $300,000 |
| University of Illinois at Chicago | IL | 1 | $91,350 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | NY | 1 | $202,500 |
| Raisin Solutions US LLC | NY | 1 | $117,500 |
| The Gate Worldwide, LLC | NY | 1 | $180,000 |
| Forsman & Bodenfors | NY | 1 | $190,000 |
| Giant Eagle, Inc. | MI | 1 | $101,131 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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