Labor snapshot
U.S. labor-market snapshot for paid media roles.
Median annual wage (2025)
$94,700
Proxy wage for paid media roles in California (occupation: Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists)
Estimated employment
119,070
Same series for Paid Search, Paid Social, and other channels mapped to “Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists” in California
Vs. U.S. median
+20.2%
above U.S. median of $78,760
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) · Reference year 2025
PPCjobs.com salary snapshot
From salaries listed on current paid media jobs on this board.
Median listed salary
$135,000 / year
Jobs with salary
375
Typical posted range
$88,750 – $160,000 / year
Source: PPCjobs.com inventory (posted salaries)
Cities in California
11 cities with paid media jobs
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Brand & Growth Marketing Manager (Healthcare)
Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists
In-Office
FULL TIME
July 18, 2026
Brand Marketing Associate Manager (Paid Media)
Hunter Super Techs - TurnPoint |
$90,000 - $126,500
In-Office
FULL TIME
July 18, 2026
Creative Strategist – Paid Social & Display Ads
Innovative Metrics
In-Office
FULL TIME
July 18, 2026
In-Office
FULL TIME
July 18, 2026
Data-Driven Digital Marketing Analyst (SEM & Email)
AirportParkingReservations.com, Inc.
In-Office
FULL TIME
July 18, 2026
Digital Marketing Lead - Higher Ed (Paid Media & Growth)
Effie Worldwide, Inc.
In-Office
FULL TIME
July 18, 2026
Digital Marketing Paid Media & Performance Specialist
Trust Automotive Group
In-Office
FULL TIME
July 18, 2026
Direct-Response Video Creator for High-Impact Social Ads
Andrew Wilder company
In-Office
FULL TIME
July 18, 2026
Global Paid Media & Analytics Manager - Campaign Insights
Ultimate Staffing
In-Office
FULL TIME
July 18, 2026
Career profile & labor market detail
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161)
Age
% of workers
Under 258%
25–3438%
35–4428%
45+26%
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year
Education
% of workers
High school or less6%
Some college18%
Bachelor's58%
Master's+18%
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year
Gender
% of workers
100%
- Women 55%
- Men 45%
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year
More labor market detail
- Page focus
- paid media roles
- Occupation (SOC)
- 13-1161 — Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
- Geography
- California (state)
- Median annual wage
- $94,700
- Mean annual wage
- $108,120
- 10th percentile
- $48,440
- 90th percentile
- $181,600
- Employment
- 119,070
- U.S. median (same SOC)
- $78,760
Median annual wage trend
California
Source: BLS OEWS (2025)