Advertising and Promotions Managers vs Chief Executives

Workforce scale: Chief Executives is the larger published OEWS employment side - BLS May 2025

Peer titles in the larger-employment major groups

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  1. 1. Administrative Services Managers · near Advertising and Promotions Managers
  2. 2. Architectural and Engineering Managers · near Advertising and Promotions Managers
  3. 3. Compensation and Benefits Managers · near Advertising and Promotions Managers
  4. 4. Computer and Information Systems Managers · near Advertising and Promotions Managers

Published O*NET tasks in the larger employment market

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  • Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company officials, sales departments, and advertising agencies. · Advertising and Promotions Managers (SOC 11-2011)
  • Inspect layouts and advertising copy, and edit scripts, audio, video, and other promotional material for adherence to specifications. · Advertising and Promotions Managers (SOC 11-2011)
  • Confer with department heads or staff to discuss topics such as contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be advertised. · Advertising and Promotions Managers (SOC 11-2011)
  • Manage sales team, including setting goals, providing incentives, and evaluating employee performance. · Advertising and Promotions Managers (SOC 11-2011)
  • Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency. · Chief Executives (SOC 11-1011)
  • Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems. · Chief Executives (SOC 11-1011)
  • Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs. · Chief Executives (SOC 11-1011)
  • Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity. · Chief Executives (SOC 11-1011)

Advertising and Promotions Managers · U.S. employment

21,470

OEWS total employment

Chief Executives · U.S. employment

204,350

OEWS total employment

Scale dominates here: Chief Executives publishes 204,350 U.S. jobs against 21,470 on the other side (~9.5x). Peer titles above pull from each major group so the larger market’s neighbors are visible before percentile chrome.

Outlook still differs: Advertising and Promotions Managers -2.2% vs Chief Executives +4.3% through 2034 · openings 2,100 vs 22,200/yr.

National medians: Advertising and Promotions Managers $133,660 · Chief Executives $213,990.

Employment stack: Chief Executives scale

Signal Advertising and Promotions Managers Chief Executives
U.S. employment · Chief Executives scale 21,470 204,350
OEWS median annual · Advertising and Promotions Managers $133,660 $213,990
OEWS mean annual · Chief Executives $154,280 $269,630
Annual openings · Chief Executives side 2,100 22,200
Job growth 2024-2034 · Advertising and Promotions Managers -2.2% +4.3%
OEWS median hourly · Advertising and Promo… $64.26/hr $102.88/hr
90th-percentile annual · Chief band $286,240 $507,730
10th-percentile annual · Advertising band $63,300 $75,700
BLS typical education · Advertising and Promo… Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree
Related experience · Chief Executives Less than 5 years 5 years or more

Salary by State

Dual-state rows ordered so Chief Executives's state pay advantage surfaces first.

State Advertising and Promotions Managers Chief Executives Difference
North Carolina $121,730 $314,290 $-192,560
Oregon $154,490 $341,630 $-187,140
Washington $163,380 $339,810 $-176,430
Connecticut $129,280 $295,120 $-165,840
Illinois $167,330 $331,920 $-164,590
Virginia $148,400 $310,740 $-162,340
Michigan $101,610 $255,560 $-153,950
Texas $104,170 $257,850 $-153,680
New Jersey $165,390 $310,440 $-145,050
Maryland $107,380 $248,660 $-141,280
Indiana $113,930 $254,180 $-140,250
Pennsylvania $122,940 $232,560 $-109,620
Nebraska $106,380 $214,680 $-108,300
Iowa $108,890 $211,190 $-102,300
Alabama $64,640 $166,420 $-101,780
Tennessee $98,170 $198,830 $-100,660
Idaho $80,680 $177,210 $-96,530
Missouri $81,520 $172,320 $-90,800
New York $173,700 $257,980 $-84,280
Rhode Island $157,890 $235,360 $-77,470

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025 release). Salary figures are annual medians and percentile bands published by BLS.

Common Questions

Which pays more, Advertising and Promotions Managers or Chief Executives?
Chief Executives pays more, with a median annual salary of $213,990 compared to $133,660 - a difference of $80,330 per year.
Which has better job outlook?
Chief Executives has faster projected growth at 4.3% from 2024 to 2034, compared to -2.2% for Advertising and Promotions Managers.
How much larger is the Chief Executives workforce?
Chief Executives publishes 204,350 U.S. jobs against 21,470 (~9.5x).

Last updated: May 2025 (BLS OEWS annual release). Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

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Data sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program. See our methodology for details. Source: BLS OEWS national median annual wages, percentiles, and employment totals.