Updated 2026-04-22 · BLS OEWS May 2024

Social Media Manager jobs in Houston, TX

240 social media managers employed in metro (BLS May 2024) · $68,282 median · 6% below the national median.

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Social Media Manager pay in Houston, TX

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Houston metro. Half of Social Media Managers earn inside that band.

25th$51,144 Median$68,282 75th$85,890 vs US6% below the national median

Source: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2024 OEWS estimates. Full Social Media Manager salary guide →

Social Media Manager pay bands in Houston by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Lead Social Media Manager

Typical lead band in Houston

Example (illustrative)

Location: Houston, TX
Typical pay range: $62,136–$80,026
Common on: Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Social Media Manager

Typical entry level band in Houston

Example (illustrative)

Location: Houston, TX
Typical pay range: $63,160–$77,568
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Social Media Manager

Typical mid level band in Houston

Example (illustrative)

Location: Houston, TX
Typical pay range: $60,088–$82,484
Common on: iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Social Media Manager

Typical mid level band in Houston

Example (illustrative)

Location: Houston, TX
Typical pay range: $61,112–$76,339
Common on: iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Social Media Manager

Typical mid level band in Houston

Example (illustrative)

Location: Houston, TX
Typical pay range: $58,039–$86,171
Common on: Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

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Social Media Manager Career Ladder — Houston Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Houston’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

Entry Social Media Manager0–2 yrs$49,163
Mid Social Media Manager2–5 yrs$64,867
Senior Social Media Manager5–8 yrs$81,938
Staff Social Media Manager8–12 yrs$99,008
Lead Social Media Manager12+ yrs$116,079

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2024 occupational percentiles for 15-xxxx codes.

Employers in the Social Media Manager hiring market in Houston

Talent Bridge
Summit Enterprises
Apex Staffing
NexGen Group
TechCorp Solutions

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How employers in Houston post Social Media Manager jobs

Employers in the Houston metro typically post Social Media Manager roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

What Houston Employers Actually Ask Social Media Managers

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Technical
Walk me through your day-to-day workflow in this role. How do you structure your time?
Evaluates time management, self-organization, and maturity in the role. Look for clear priorities and discipline.
Technical
What metrics do you use to measure your own performance in this position?
Tests ownership and accountability. Good answers connect personal output to team and business outcomes.
Technical
How do you stay current with changes in your field?
Learning agility signal. Regular reading, communities of practice, certifications, peer networks.
Technical
Describe the most complex project you've worked on in this field. What was your specific contribution?
Depth probe. Interviewers check scope, ownership, and technical or domain sophistication.

Social Media Manager in Houston, TX — Common Questions

How much does a Social Media Manager earn in Houston, TX?: Median $68,282/yr. 25th–75th percentile runs $51,144–$85,890. Source: BLS OEWS May 2024.
How many Social Media Manager jobs are there in Houston?: BLS OEWS May 2024 reports approximately 240 Social Media Manager roles employed in the Houston metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Houston employers use for Social Media Manager?: Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Social Media Manager jobs for me?: Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Social Media Manager openings in Houston and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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