Advertising and Promotions Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or giveaways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Advertising and Promotions Managers to decrease by -3.7% between 2024 and 2034, from 33,200 to 31,900 jobs. Its estimate of 2,300 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($133,660), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (Less than 5 years) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
33,200
Projected employment (2034)
31,900
Projected change (2024–2034)
-4%
Annual openings (projected average)
2,300
Pay & Preparation
$133,660
Bachelor's degree
Less than 5 years
None
Essential Skills
Active Listening (4.12/5) • Speaking (4.12/5) • Social Perceptiveness (3.88/5) • Critical Thinking (3.88/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (3.88/5) • Writing (3.75/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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