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Job outlook for communication assistants in the United States
Communication assistant job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected communication assistant job growth rate is 12% from 2018-2028.
About 52,400 new jobs for communication assistants are projected over the next decade.
Communication assistant salaries have increased 13% for communication assistants in the last 5 years.
There are over 3,538 communication assistants currently employed in the United States.
There are 14,878 active communication assistant job openings in the US.
The average communication assistant salary is $32,824.
Are communication assistant jobs in demand?
Communication assistant job and salary trends over time
Communication assistant jobs over time
Communication assistant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,538 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,552 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,592 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,484 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,411 | 0.00% |
Average communication assistant salary over time
Communication assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $32,824 | $15.78 | +2.6% |
| 2025 | $32,003 | $15.39 | +3.9% |
| 2024 | $30,807 | $14.81 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $30,232 | $14.53 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $29,036 | $13.96 | +3.2% |
Communication assistant jobs by state
Most common states for communication assistants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 776 | 14% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 75 | 11% |
| 3 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 101 | 6% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 78 | 6% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 42 | 6% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 373 | 5% |
| 7 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 46 | 5% |
| 8 | Alaska | 739,795 | 35 | 5% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 29 | 5% |
| 10 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 266 | 4% |
| 11 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 262 | 4% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 209 | 4% |
| 13 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 207 | 4% |
| 14 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 134 | 4% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 118 | 4% |
| 16 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 41 | 4% |
| 17 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 22 | 4% |
| 18 | New York | 19,849,399 | 628 | 3% |
| 19 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 430 | 3% |
| 20 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 83 | 3% |
Most common cities for communication assistants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pensacola | 1 | 2% | $27,117 |
| 2 | Cambridge | 1 | 1% | $38,607 |
| 3 | Decatur | 1 | 1% | $35,153 |
| 4 | Springfield | 1 | 1% | $34,894 |
| 5 | Tallahassee | 1 | 1% | $26,874 |
| 6 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $29,548 |
| 7 | Miami | 1 | 0% | $26,965 |
| 8 | Riverside | 1 | 0% | $36,835 |
| 9 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $36,526 |
Communication Assistant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of communication assistant experts
University of the Incarnate Word
David Perryman Ph.D.
InstructorUniversity of the Incarnate Word
Department of Communication Arts
What skills stand out on Communication Assistant resumes?
David Perryman Ph.D.: It's nice if candidates know how to use the latest communication technologies, tools, and platforms (e.g., social media, Adobe Creative Suite, project management apps). And they need to be able to communicate verbally/interact with others in a credible, authentic, and professional manner. But I value real-world experience just as much, if not more. Have they managed and completed substantive projects on their own? Have they worked directly with clients (internal or external) to understand and meet their needs?
What soft skills should all Communication Assistants possess?
David Perryman Ph.D.: I value the following soft skills:
-Organizational skills: managing multiple assignments concurrently, understanding priorities, setting project timelines, meeting deadlines.
-People skills: the ability to listen carefully and ask good questions, appreciation for the importance of teamwork, relational focus (vs. transactional focus), ability to communicate verbally/face-to-face in a credible, authentic and professional manner.
-Strategic thinking: the ability to understand how their day-to-day work and individual projects help advance an organization's mission and achieve long-term strategic goals.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Communication Assistants?
David Perryman Ph.D.: I value the following hard skills:
-Reading: Ability to read complex material, identify key concepts/most important facts, discern the bottom line.
-Research: Ability to sift through myriad traditional and digital sources of information, discern fact/credible sources from fiction/unreliable sources, and extract information that is most pertinent to the project they're working on.
-Writing: Ability to write clearly, actively, and concisely while adhering to the basics of grammar and style (e.g., AP Style).
What skills will help Communication Assistants earn the most?
David Perryman Ph.D.: I value most those candidates who possess great writing skills and the ability to use the latest tools and technologies to achieve clearly defined objectives.