Social Media Manager hourly rate in Washington
The market median wage for a Social Media Manager in Washington is $38.39 an hour. A senior part-time contractor typically receives $55 an hour on Deftridge, +22% against the United States rate.
Social Media Manager wage percentiles in Washington
Employee wages for the role. The yellow row is the median.
| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21.57 | $470 | $44,900 |
| 25th | $28.29 | $610 | $58,800 |
| Median | $38.39 | $830 | $79,900 |
| 75th | $53.67 | $1,160 | $111,600 |
| 90th | $69.92 | $1,520 | $145,400 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024; aged to October 2026; about 26,030 people employed in the role. How rates are built.
Washington in numbers
What sets Washington apart for a Social Media Manager, from the same sources as the table above.
- +21%
- median wage against the United States median of $31.79
- 4th of 51
- states by median wage for this role
- 26,030
- people employed in the role in this place
- $41.69
- median wage in the Seattle metro area, the highest here
- $35
- country floor: no United States rate is published below it
- RCW 49.62.020: a non-competition covenant is void and unenforceable unless the employee's annualised earnings exceed $100,000 a year, adjusted annually under RCW 49.62.040. Source
What contractors receive
The Deftridge rate for a Social Media Manager in Washington by level and by format. The company adds 15% on top; you keep all of the rate shown.
| Level | Per hour | Per month at 5 h/week |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist | $45 | $980 |
| Senior | $55 | $1,190 |
| Manager | $65 | $1,410 |
Social Media Manager pay across United States
Typical contractor rate for a senior Social Media Manager, highest first; 7 of 51 places shown. By median wage Washington ranks 4 of 51.
| Place | Median wage | Contractor rate |
|---|---|---|
| California | $44.46 | $65 |
| Delaware | $41.92 | $60 |
| New York | $39.30 | $55 |
| Washington | $38.39 | $55 |
| Massachusetts | $37.72 | $55 |
| Colorado | $37.55 | $55 |
| District of Columbia | $35.42 | $50 |
Metro areas in Washington
Median employee wage for the role in the metro area (BLS OEWS).
Questions about pay, fees and privacy
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