Marketing Managers, Raleigh

$167,640

Local median annual wage in Raleigh-Cary, NC. Middle half of earners roughly $129,860 to $213,930.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
+0.5%
US median
$166,790
Cost of living (98.2) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
98.2
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$129,860 to $213,930
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
2,390
Job code
11-2021

Marketing Managers in Raleigh pay a median $167,640 (May 2025), 0.5% above the US median of $166,790. At local prices (index 98.2), that median buys about what $170,713 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$167,640 in Raleigh buys about what $170,713 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 98.2, 2024). Housing & rent index is 103.5 vs overall 98.2 (US average = 100, 2024).

Marketing Managers in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Raleigh $167,640 $129,860 to $213,930 98.2
Austin $164,920 $121,130 to $212,050 98.1
San Francisco $220,480 $174,750 to $309,110 115.6
Tulsa $131,120 $101,850 to $163,420 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Marketing Managers in Raleigh?
The median annual wage for Marketing Managers in Raleigh-Cary, NC is $167,640 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Raleigh pay compare to the US median for Marketing Managers?
Local median pay is 0.5% above the national median of $166,790.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Raleigh is 98.2 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $167,640 has about the same buying power as $170,713 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.