The average salary for a social media manager in California is around $36,522 per year.
Avg Salary
Social media managers earn an average yearly salary of $36,522.
Wages typically start from $28,236 and go up to $74,693.
38% below national average Updated in 2017
Social media manager earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level social media manager earnings begin at:
$35.91 per hour
$74,693 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level social media manager earnings begin at:
$23.66 per hour
$49,222 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level social media manager earnings begin at:
$17.56 per hour
$36,522 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level social media manager earnings begin at:
$14.71 per hour
$30,592 per year
10th percentile
Starting level social media manager earnings begin at:
$13.57 per hour
$28,236 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Social media manager salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $44,200 |
| Illinois | $38,469 |
| Texas | $37,843 |
| New York | $37,208 |
| California | $36,522 |
| Washington | $33,280 |
| Georgia | $33,124 |
| Florida | $32,166 |
| Ohio | $31,200 |
| Pennsylvania | $27,000 |
| Virginia | $27,000 |
| Massachusetts | $21,940 |
How do social media manager salaries compare to similar careers?
Social media managers earn about the same as related careers in California. On average, they make less than web designers but more than office managers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Web designer salary | $41K |
| Network administrator salary | $55K |
| Lodging manager salary | $37K |
| Computer repair technician salary | $37K |
| Property manager salary | $39K |
| Social media manager salary | $37K |
| IT support specialist salary | $39K |
| Graphic designer salary | $36K |
| Search engine optimization specialist salary | $40K |
| Office manager salary | $36K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)