Marketing Project Manager Salary in California

How much does a Marketing Project Manager make in California?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Marketing Project Manager in California is $128,388 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

However, a Marketing Project Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $149,962
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $114,255 to $139,681
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,388
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Marketing Project Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $139,681 $11,640 $2,686 $67
Average $128,388 $10,699 $2,469 $62
25th Percentile $114,255 $9,521 $2,197 $55
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Key Factors That Influence Marketing Project Manager Salaries

A Marketing Project Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Marketing Project Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Marketing Project Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $83,388
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $104,228
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $127,558
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $143,680
  • Expert (over 8 years): $169,444
Levels Salary
Project M... Level Marketing Project Manager$83,388
Project M... Level Marketing Project Manager$104,228
Marketing... Level Marketing Project Manager$127,558
Project M... Level Marketing Project Manager$143,680
Project M... Level Marketing Project Manager$169,444
$83,388 0 yr
$104,228 < 2 yrs
$127,558 2-4 yrs
$143,680 5-8 yrs
$169,444 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Marketing Project Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Los Angeles: $128,609
  • West Hollywood: $128,516
  • Dodgertown: $128,608

Marketing Project Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Marketing Project Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Marketing Project Manager positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Marketing Project Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Marketing Project Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Internet$154,066$74.020%
Pharmaceuticals$154,066$74.020%
Financial Services$147,646$71.015%
Software & Networking$147,646$71.015%
Biotechnology$141,227$68.010%

Marketing Project Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Marketing Project Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

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