Marketing communications specialist salary

Q: What state pays Marketing Communications Specialists the most?

Delaware pays Marketing Communications Specialists the most in the United States, with an average salary of $74,251 per year, or $35.70 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a marketing communications specialist?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a marketing communications specialist if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Delaware you should be paid close to $73,408 per year.

Q: How much do marketing specialists get paid?

Marketing specialists get paid about $52,097 yearly or $25.05 per hour. On the lower end of the salary range, they can get paid $35,000 a year, usually for an entry-level position. On the higher end, they can make about $76,000.

Q: How much does a marketing communications specialist make?

A marketing communications specialist makes $51,780 per year, on average. Entry-level communications specialists will make closer to $40,000 annually, while experienced communications specialists make upwards of $65,000 a year.

Q: What is the role of a communications specialist?

The role of a communications specialist is to communicate critical information or to create or maintain a stylized company image. These professionals typically work in the offices of advertising or PR firms, educational administrations, government agencies, or any large company.

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Michael Riecke

Average marketing communications specialist salary

$53,993

$25.96 hourly rate

Entry-level marketing communications specialist salary

$36,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Average Salary Insights

The average salary for a Marketing Communications Specialist is approximately $53,993 per year, translating to around $26 per hour. Salaries can differ based on factors such as experience, industry, and geographic location. For instance, entry-level positions may start at around $40,000, while those with several years of experience can earn upwards of $70,000 annually.

Salary by State

Different states offer varying salary ranges. For example, specialists in California and New York often see higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals. In contrast, positions in states with lower living costs may offer less but can still provide competitive compensation.

Career Opportunities

As a Marketing Communications Specialist, your skills can lead to roles in advertising, public relations, and corporate communications. Opportunities abound in both large corporations and small businesses, allowing for diverse career paths. Additionally, many companies offer benefits that can enhance overall compensation, making this a valuable profession for those passionate about marketing and communication.

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Marketing communications specialist salaries by experience level

Experience level	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
Entry-level marketing communications specialist	$33,900	$16.29
Mid-level marketing communications specialist	$57,200	$27.51
Senior-level marketing communications specialist	$93,700	$45.05

Marketing communications specialist salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for a marketing communications specialist typically falls between $53,993 and $66,602.

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Average marketing communications specialist salary by state

The average marketing communications specialist salary in Delaware, Washington, and New Jersey are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average marketing communications specialist salary states are Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wyoming.

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Highest paying states for marketing communications specialists

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Delaware	$73,408	$35.29
2	District of Columbia	$74,251	$35.70
3	New York	$67,166	$32.29
4	Pennsylvania	$58,686	$28.21
5	Connecticut	$58,460	$28.11
6	Washington	$68,593	$32.98
7	Maine	$53,134	$25.55
8	New Jersey	$67,614	$32.51
9	Colorado	$56,399	$27.11
10	Minnesota	$54,406	$26.16
11	Oregon	$56,945	$27.38
12	Michigan	$53,488	$25.72
13	Massachusetts	$56,284	$27.06
14	Idaho	$52,056	$25.03
15	Texas	$51,397	$24.71
16	North Carolina	$50,859	$24.45
17	Alaska	$52,309	$25.15
18	California	$59,757	$28.73
19	Maryland	$53,190	$25.57
20	Ohio	$51,064	$24.55
21	Rhode Island	$49,105	$23.61
22	Tennessee	$50,238	$24.15
23	South Carolina	$52,387	$25.19
24	Virginia	$50,419	$24.24
25	Nevada	$50,559	$24.31
26	Wisconsin	$49,305	$23.70
27	New Hampshire	$47,914	$23.04
28	Illinois	$51,173	$24.60
29	Kentucky	$48,584	$23.36
30	Iowa	$47,969	$23.06
31	Georgia	$46,382	$22.30
32	South Dakota	$42,457	$20.41
33	Hawaii	$42,697	$20.53
34	Arkansas	$44,717	$21.50
35	Utah	$44,494	$21.39
36	Alabama	$47,062	$22.63
37	Wyoming	$39,848	$19.16
38	North Dakota	$39,904	$19.18
39	Arizona	$43,523	$20.92
40	Vermont	$39,614	$19.05
41	West Virginia	$42,617	$20.49
42	Nebraska	$39,997	$19.23
43	Florida	$43,081	$20.71
44	New Mexico	$43,427	$20.88
45	Indiana	$43,189	$20.76
46	Missouri	$44,233	$21.27
47	Kansas	$40,794	$19.61
48	Louisiana	$42,521	$20.44
49	Oklahoma	$42,212	$20.29
50	Montana	$38,050	$18.29
51	Mississippi	$35,764	$17.19

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Highest paying cities for marketing communications specialists

The highest-paying cities for marketing communications specialists are Seattle, WA, New York, NY, and Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Seattle, WA	$68,880	$33.12
2	New York, NY	$67,537	$32.47
3	Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ	$67,511	$32.46
4	San Francisco, CA	$67,021	$32.22
5	Broomfield, CO	$56,401	$27.12
6	Portland, OR	$56,266	$27.05
7	Boston, MA	$56,033	$26.94
8	Saint Paul, MN	$54,533	$26.22
9	Portland, ME	$54,433	$26.17
10	Cleveland, OH	$53,868	$25.90
11	Arlington, VA	$52,954	$25.46
12	Rockville, MD	$52,859	$25.41
13	Raleigh, NC	$51,839	$24.92
14	Austin, TX	$51,826	$24.92
15	Chicago, IL	$51,550	$24.78
16	Madison, WI	$48,669	$23.40
17	Des Moines, IA	$47,507	$22.84
18	Atlanta, GA	$46,327	$22.27
19	Salt Lake City, UT	$44,306	$21.30
20	Tampa, FL	$43,443	$20.89

Marketing communications specialist salary details

A marketing communications specialist's salary ranges from $36,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $80,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is a marketing communications specialist's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$80,000	$6,667	$38
75th Percentile	$66,000	$5,500	$32
Average	$53,993	$4,499	$26
25th Percentile	$43,000	$3,583	$21
10th Percentile	$36,000	$3,000	$17

Highest paying marketing communications specialist jobs

The highest paying types of marketing communications specialists are marketing lead, marketing and communication consultant, and communications consultant.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Marketing Lead	$104,664	$8,722	$50.32	92,987
Communications Internship	$33,458	$2,788	$16.09	62,641
Communications Project Manager	$85,174	$7,098	$40.95	146,055
Communications Consultant	$91,455	$7,621	$43.97	29,942
Marketing Analyst	$59,380	$4,948	$28.55	95,650
Marketing Consultant	$70,593	$5,883	$33.94	88,935

How would you rate the starting salaries for marketing communications specialists, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Michael Riecke

Assistant Professor, State University of New York at Oswego

Starting salaries in the field of media and communication are generally lower than most entry-level professional positions. It's partially a matter of supply and demand. I think young professionals perceive media and communication careers as more glamorous and exciting than other paths. As a result, employers often find themselves with plenty of resumes to sift through. As you advance through your career, you can expect moderate to substantial salary growth.

They may not openly admit it, but many employers see the first job as a test of who has the stamina, talent, and passion for succeeding. If a new employee puts in the effort, doesn't balk at long hours, and gets the job done well without a sizeable financial reward, it's generally interpreted by the employer as a sign of commitment. That display of commitment typically gets rewarded.

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Which companies pay marketing communications specialists the most?

Marketing communications specialist salaries at Apple and Applied Materials are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average marketing communications specialist salary at companies like Intel and Micron Technology are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Apple	$110,885	$53.31
2	Applied Materials	$103,936	$49.97
3	Intel	$102,986	$49.51
4	Micron Technology	$102,142	$49.11
5	Juniper Networks	$99,655	$47.91
6	Ciena	$97,897	$47.07
7	Amphenol	$96,920	$46.60
8	Infinera	$95,449	$45.89
9	Koch Industries	$91,503	$43.99
10	Ascensus	$89,677	$43.11
11	Oracle	$87,979	$42.30
12	Mayer Brown	$84,987	$40.86
13	DuPont	$84,657	$40.70
14	Jacobs Engineering Group	$81,485	$39.18
15	Shutterfly	$81,075	$38.98
16	Axalta	$80,570	$38.74
17	NOVA Chemicals	$79,266	$38.11
18	Brightstar	$78,381	$37.68
19	Medical Mutual	$77,812	$37.41
20	ABB	$76,560	$36.81

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Marketing Communications Specialist salary by industry

The average marketing communications specialist salary varies across industries:

The average marketing communications specialist salary in the technology industry is $70,324, the highest of any industry.
The average marketing communications specialist salary in the finance industry is $67,642.
Marketing communications specialists in the hospitality industry earn an average salary of $55,823, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for marketing communications specialists

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Technology	$70,324	$33.81
2	Finance	$67,642	$32.52
3	Manufacturing	$66,405	$31.93
4	Health Care	$62,253	$29.93
5	Professional	$59,757	$28.73
6	Retail	$55,929	$26.89
7	Hospitality	$55,823	$26.84

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Marketing communications specialist salary trends

The average marketing communications specialist salary has risen by $4,562 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average marketing communications specialist earned $49,431 annually, but today, they earn $53,993 a year. That works out to a 5% change in pay for marketing communications specialists over the last decade.

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Marketing communications specialist salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$54,000	$25.96	+3.1%
2025	$52,300	$25.16	+1.1%
2024	$51,800	$24.90	-0.2%
2023	$51,900	$24.94	+1.1%
2022	$51,300	$24.68	+0.7%

Recently added marketing communications specialist salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
University of Colorado	Marketing and Communications Specialist	Denver, CO	06/30/2025	$61,858
Mac's List	Marketing and Communications Specialist	Portland, OR	06/30/2025	$55,000
Subaru	Field Marketing Communications Specialist	Camden, NJ	06/29/2025	$70,000
Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines	Marketing and Communications Specialist	Des Moines, IA	06/29/2025	$64,256
Cfins	Marketing, Communications Specialist-Hybrid	New York, NY	06/29/2025	$68,200
Abbott Laboratories	Marketing Communications Specialist	Santa Rosa, CA	06/28/2025	$86,700
Loyola University of Chicago Inc.	Marketing Communications Specialist-College of Arts and Sciences	Chicago, IL	06/28/2025	$58,000
Sound Generations	Marketing and Communications Specialist	Seattle, WA	06/28/2025	$74,798
Caterpillar	Marketing Communications Specialist	Cary, NC	06/27/2025	$87,480
Caterpillar	Marketing Communications Specialist	Irving, TX	06/27/2025	$87,480

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