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.
36% below national average Updated in 2017
Social media manager earnings by seniority
Top-level social media manager earnings begin at:
$35.91 per hour
$74,693 per year
Senior-level social media manager earnings begin at:
$23.66 per hour
$49,222 per year
Mid-level social media manager earnings begin at:
$17.56 per hour
$36,522 per year
Junior-level social media manager earnings begin at:
$14.71 per hour
$30,592 per year
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 9% less than similar careers in California. On average, they make less than drafters but more than search engine optimization specialists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Drafter salary | $47K |
| Digital marketing specialist salary | $47K |
| Web designer salary | $41K |
| Network administrator salary | $55K |
| Computer repair technician salary | $37K |
| Social media manager salary | $37K |
| Technical support specialist salary | $39K |
| Graphic designer salary | $36K |
| Search engine optimization specialist salary | $40K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)