GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
Define and manage how companies present themselves to the world. Develop brand identity, messaging, and positioning strategies for corporations, nonprofits, and political campaigns.
$81,900
Lower reported wage
$161,030
Median
$239,200+
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.
The + marks a legacy BLS reporting threshold: the upper wage is at least $239,200, not an exact maximum.

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No 'Brand Strategist' SOC. Aggregated to 11-2021 Marketing Managers (median $161,030); 6.9% growth.
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Research customers, shape messaging, guide campaigns, and assess results. [1]
Agencies, in-house marketing teams, and consulting firms. [1]
Mostly regular hours, with campaign deadlines and client meetings. [1]
Strategy must balance evidence, creativity, budgets, and business goals. [1]
Experience may lead to brand management or marketing leadership. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.
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