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Assistant production coordinator salary

Average assistant production coordinator salary

$42,343

$20.36 hourly rate

Entry-level assistant production coordinator salary
$33,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding the Role of Assistant Production Coordinators

Assistant Production Coordinators play a vital role in the production environment, assisting in the planning, execution, and management of projects. They are responsible for organizing schedules, coordinating with different departments, and ensuring that all aspects of production align efficiently. As of October 2025, the average salary for this position is $42,343 per year, translating to about $20 per hour.

Salary by Experience Level

Experience significantly impacts earnings in this role. Entry-level positions may start at lower salaries, while those with several years of experience can expect higher compensation. Additionally, specific industries may offer varied pay rates based on demand and budget.

Regional Salary Variations

Salary opportunities also fluctuate based on location. Regions with a higher cost of living or concentrated production industries often provide better salaries. For instance, cities known for entertainment or manufacturing might offer higher wages to attract talent. Understanding these geographical dynamics can help prospective employees gauge potential earnings in different states.

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Where can an Assistant Production Coordinator earn more?

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Columbus, OH$56,835
Knoxville, TN$35,518
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Mattel$48,421
University of Maryland, Baltimore$37,612

Assistant production coordinator salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level assistant production coordinator$41,800$20.07
Mid-level assistant production coordinator$52,800$25.39
Senior-level assistant production coordinator$53,500$25.72

Average assistant production coordinator salary by state

The average assistant production coordinator salary in Wyoming, Hawaii, and California are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average assistant production coordinator salary states are South Dakota, Virginia, and Alabama.

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Highest paying states for assistant production coordinators

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1North Dakota$52,685$25.33
2Arizona$55,987$26.92
3Mississippi$47,394$22.79
4California$56,732$27.27
5South Carolina$49,451$23.77
6Wyoming$60,091$28.89
7Iowa$45,451$21.85
8Massachusetts$48,900$23.51
9Nebraska$45,606$21.93
10Hawaii$59,488$28.60
11Nevada$45,395$21.82
12New Hampshire$44,483$21.39
13Kansas$42,203$20.29
14Rhode Island$47,681$22.92
15Connecticut$47,221$22.70
16Louisiana$47,133$22.66
17Idaho$41,819$20.11
18Michigan$42,002$20.19
19Minnesota$43,368$20.85
20Maine$43,830$21.07
21Texas$44,714$21.50
22New Mexico$41,199$19.81
23Utah$42,203$20.29
24Delaware$42,601$20.48
25Indiana$41,267$19.84
26New York$46,414$22.31
27Wisconsin$40,622$19.53
28District of Columbia$50,717$24.38
29Ohio$40,132$19.29
30Colorado$44,357$21.33
31Montana$42,676$20.52
32New Jersey$45,463$21.86
33Oregon$42,659$20.51
34Washington$44,223$21.26
35Oklahoma$39,046$18.77
36Pennsylvania$39,925$19.19
37Kentucky$38,581$18.55
38Illinois$41,411$19.91
39South Dakota$38,058$18.30
40Vermont$41,250$19.83
41West Virginia$39,294$18.89
42Alabama$37,400$17.98
43Georgia$40,194$19.32
44Florida$40,885$19.66
45Maryland$42,253$20.31
46Arkansas$33,781$16.24
47Alaska$41,220$19.82
48Missouri$38,898$18.70
49Tennessee$35,797$17.21
50Virginia$37,733$18.14
51North Carolina$35,146$16.90
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Highest paying cities for assistant production coordinators

The highest-paying cities for assistant production coordinators are Manhattan Beach, CA, Boston, MA, and New York, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Manhattan Beach, CA$56,835$27.32
2Boston, MA$48,833$23.48
3New York, NY$46,572$22.39
4Henderson, NV$45,538$21.89
5Saint Paul, MN$43,383$20.86
6Arlington Heights, IL$41,630$20.01
7Philadelphia, PA$40,165$19.31
8Columbus, OH$39,791$19.13
9Knoxville, TN$35,518$17.08

Assistant production coordinator salary details

An assistant production coordinator's salary ranges from $33,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $54,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is an assistant production coordinator's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$54,000$4,500$26
75th Percentile$48,000$4,000$23
Average$42,343$3,529$20
25th Percentile$37,000$3,083$18
10th Percentile$33,000$2,750$16

Highest paying assistant production coordinator jobs

The highest paying types of assistant production coordinators are production superintendent, production manager, and production supervisor.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Production Team Leader$38,780$3,232$18.64149,057
Production Leader$44,563$3,714$21.42107,578
Production Internship$33,066$2,755$15.9098,437
Production Supervisor$63,391$5,283$30.4883,529
Coordinator$41,599$3,467$20.00151,508
Production Superintendent$88,703$7,392$42.65101,534

Top companies hiring assistant production coordinators now:

  1. NBCUniversal jobs (8)
  2. Sony Pictures jobs (3)
  3. Warner Bros. jobs (5)
  4. Forever 21 jobs (7)
  5. Forever jobs (4)

Which companies pay assistant production coordinators the most?

Assistant production coordinator salaries at Mattel and EXOS are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average assistant production coordinator salary at companies like URBN and SPAR Group are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Mattel$48,421$23.28
2EXOS$44,649$21.47
3URBN$42,995$20.67
4SPAR Group$42,751$20.55
5Boston Public Health Commission$39,429$18.96
6Skechers$38,683$18.60
7Powell Valley Care Ctr$38,378$18.45
8University of Maryland, Baltimore$37,612$18.08

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Assistant Production Coordinator salary by industry

The average assistant production coordinator salary varies across industries:

  • The average assistant production coordinator salary in the manufacturing industry is $45,835, the highest of any industry.
  • The average assistant production coordinator salary in the finance industry is $45,526.
  • Assistant production coordinators in the education industry earn an average salary of $39,681, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for assistant production coordinators

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Manufacturing$45,835$22.04
2Media$45,526$21.89
3Professional$45,199$21.73
4Retail$44,941$21.61
5Non Profits$42,367$20.37
6Hospitality$42,107$20.24
7Education$39,681$19.08

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Assistant production coordinator salary trends

The average assistant production coordinator salary has risen by $6,185 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average assistant production coordinator earned $36,158 annually, but today, they earn $42,343 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for assistant production coordinators over the last decade.

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Average assistant production coordinator salary over time

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Assistant production coordinator salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$42,300$20.36+2.5%
2024$41,300$19.86+1.5%
2023$40,700$19.57+2.6%
2022$39,700$19.07+1.9%
2021$38,900$18.72+2.5%

Recently added assistant production coordinator salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Northern LightsAssistant Producer/Post Production CoordinatorNew York, NY06/17/2025$50,000
Sinclair Broadcast GroupAssistant Production Office CoordinatorSanta Monica, CA04/28/2025$46,958
Sinclair Broadcast GroupAssistant Production Office CoordinatorSanta Monica, CA03/26/2025$46,958
AerotekAssistant Production CoordinatorLe Center, MN03/25/2025$41,740
North Dakota University SystemAssistant Production Coordinator Non-Benefitted)Wahpeton, ND03/20/2025$41,740
Sinclair Broadcast GroupAssistant Production Office CoordinatorSanta Monica, CA02/26/2025$46,958
RaviniaAssistant Production CoordinatorKane, IL02/19/2025$41,740
AZEK Company Inc.Production Assistant Days-Keyser AVE FacilityScranton, PA01/25/2025$35,479
Virginia Community College SystemMHC After 3 Assistant CoordinatorMartinsville, VA01/24/2025$45,000
Hope Network CareersAsst. Production Coordinator-2Nd ShiftGrand Rapids, MI01/15/2025$36,523

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