What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Metadata Manager?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Metadata Manager jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.0% above average), followed by Aberdeen, WA and Berkeley, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $101,319 $8,443 $1,948 $48.71 Aberdeen, WA $100,886 $8,407 $1,940 $48.50 Berkeley, CA $100,008 $8,334 $1,923 $48.08 Berlin Corners, VT $99,826 $8,318 $1,919 $47.99 Sitka, AK $98,394 $8,199 $1,892 $47.30 Loomis, NE $97,709 $8,142 $1,879 $46.98 Wyoming, WY $97,410 $8,117 $1,873 $46.83 San Francisco, CA $96,229 $8,019 $1,850 $46.26 Sunnyvale, CA $95,860 $7,988 $1,843 $46.09 San Jose, CA $95,702 $7,975 $1,840 $46.01

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Q: How much does a Metadata Manager make?

The average annual pay for a metadata manager in the United States is $81,677 a year — that works out to approximately $39.27 an hour. The middle 80% of Metadata Managers earn between $37,000 (10th percentile) and $121,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Metadata Manager Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Metadata Manager in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Fintech Data Science at $41,061 (50.3%) above Metadata Manager. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Fintech Data Science $122,738 $10,228 $2,360 $59.01 H1B Data $118,171 $9,847 $2,272 $56.81 Tableau Expert $116,980 $9,748 $2,249 $56.24 Microsoft Power Bi Specialist $105,787 $8,815 $2,034 $50.86 Finance Apprenticeship $78,032 $6,502 $1,500 $37.52

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Metadata Manager Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$81,677

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Ohio

$78,891

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How much does a Metadata Manager make?

As of Jun 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Metadata Manager in the United States is $81,677 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $39.27 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,570/week or $6,806/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $137,500 and as low as $27,500, the majority of Metadata Manager salaries currently range between $50,000 (25th percentile) to $116,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $121,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Metadata Manager varies greatly (by as much as 66500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Metadata Manager in your area makes on average $78,891 per year, or $2,786 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $81,677. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Metadata Manager salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Metadata Manager jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Metadata Manager Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Metadata Manager job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Aberdeen, WA, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $18,331 (22.4%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $19,642 (24.0%) above the $81,677 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Metadata Manager appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nome, AK, and San Jose, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Metadata Manager role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$101,319	$8,443	$1,948	$48.71
Aberdeen, WA	$100,886	$8,407	$1,940	$48.50
Berkeley, CA	$100,008	$8,334	$1,923	$48.08
Berlin Corners, VT	$99,826	$8,318	$1,919	$47.99
Sitka, AK	$98,394	$8,199	$1,892	$47.30
Loomis, NE	$97,709	$8,142	$1,879	$46.98
Wyoming, WY	$97,410	$8,117	$1,873	$46.83
San Francisco, CA	$96,229	$8,019	$1,850	$46.26
Sunnyvale, CA	$95,860	$7,988	$1,843	$46.09
San Jose, CA	$95,702	$7,975	$1,840	$46.01

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Metadata Manager Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Metadata Manager category.

For example Fintech Data Science jobs pay as much as $41,061 (50.3%) more than the average Metadata Manager salary of $81,677. If you're qualified, finding work as a Fintech Data Science may help you make more money than that of the average Metadata Manager position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Fintech Data Science	$122,738	$10,228	$2,360	$59.01
H1B Data	$118,171	$9,847	$2,272	$56.81
Tableau Expert	$116,980	$9,748	$2,249	$56.24
Microsoft Power Bi Specialist	$105,787	$8,815	$2,034	$50.86
Finance Apprenticeship	$78,032	$6,502	$1,500	$37.52

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Infographic detailing Metadata Manager salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $81,677 per year or $39.27 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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