Marketing Managers (11-2021)
Occupation description: Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 349 | 376 | 7.7 | 7 | 25 | 35 |
| United States | 259,200 | 280,100 | 0.0 | 5,500 | 18,400 | 26,000 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with moderate employment opportunities. Read more.
2020 Wages 
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 74.27 | 35.88 | 48.89 | 68.35 | 92.19 | * |
| Alaska | 48.89 | 29.30 | 35.36 | 43.95 | 56.47 | 74.57 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 49.02 | 29.33 | 35.87 | 43.77 | 55.56 | 72.39 |
| Balance of State | 52.41 | 29.90 | 35.97 | 49.83 | 64.03 | 84.05 |
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.