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Marketing communications assistant salary

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Michael Riecke

Average marketing communications assistant salary

$51,115

$24.57 hourly rate

Entry-level marketing communications assistant salary
$34,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Marketing Communications Assistant Salaries

As of October 2025, the average salary for a Marketing Communications Assistant stands at $51,115 annually. This figure reflects the importance of effective communication in marketing strategies across various sectors. Salaries in this field can vary based on factors such as location, industry, and individual experience levels.

Salary Breakdown

Entry-level positions typically offer lower salaries, but as professionals gain experience, their earning potential increases significantly. For instance:

  • Entry-level assistants can start at around $40,000.
  • Mid-level professionals might earn between $50,000 and $60,000.
  • Experienced assistants in high-demand markets can make upwards of $70,000.

Regional Variations

Location plays a critical role in salary differences. States like California and New York often offer higher salaries due to increased demand and cost of living. Additionally, working in sectors such as technology or healthcare may yield higher compensation.

In summary, aspiring Marketing Communications Assistants should consider their location, industry, and experience to maximize their salary potential. Researching specific opportunities can lead to a fulfilling career.

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Where can a Marketing Communications Assistant earn more?

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Marketing communications assistant salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level marketing communications assistant$32,100$15.42
Mid-level marketing communications assistant$54,200$26.04
Senior-level marketing communications assistant$88,700$42.65

Marketing communications assistant salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Ziprecruiter and Payscale, the average salary for a marketing communications assistant typically falls between $35,000 and $51,115.
zippia
$51,115yearly
Salary.com[1]
$45,266yearly
ZipRecruiter[2]
$44,750yearly
payscale[3]
$35,000yearly

Average marketing communications assistant salary by state

The highest-paying states for marketing communications assistants are New Jersey, Delaware, and Alaska. The lowest average marketing communications assistant salary states are Tennessee, Wyoming, and Utah.

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Highest paying states for marketing communications assistants

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Delaware$67,206$32.31
2District of Columbia$68,741$33.05
3Connecticut$56,160$27.00
4Alaska$64,404$30.96
5Virginia$56,238$27.04
6North Carolina$55,078$26.48
7New Jersey$72,185$34.70
8Pennsylvania$54,277$26.09
9New York$55,924$26.89
10Maine$49,521$23.81
11Massachusetts$56,322$27.08
12Oregon$56,005$26.93
13Minnesota$50,782$24.41
14Maryland$53,935$25.93
15Washington$57,772$27.77
16Rhode Island$48,770$23.45
17Nevada$49,675$23.88
18Georgia$50,076$24.07
19Texas$49,156$23.63
20California$54,517$26.21
21Ohio$50,830$24.44
22Idaho$47,596$22.88
23New Hampshire$45,756$22.00
24Michigan$48,708$23.42
25Colorado$46,426$22.32
26Vermont$42,185$20.28
27Wisconsin$45,480$21.87
28Kentucky$45,355$21.81
29South Carolina$47,376$22.78
30South Dakota$39,251$18.87
31Arkansas$40,625$19.53
32North Dakota$37,715$18.13
33Wyoming$36,353$17.48
34Illinois$45,197$21.73
35Florida$42,496$20.43
36Iowa$44,419$21.36
37Hawaii$33,691$16.20
38West Virginia$40,381$19.41
39Arizona$41,173$19.79
40Alabama$42,702$20.53
41New Mexico$40,171$19.31
42Missouri$41,309$19.86
43Nebraska$37,060$17.82
44Indiana$40,140$19.30
45Kansas$37,865$18.20
46Montana$35,373$17.01
47Utah$35,521$17.08
48Tennessee$37,045$17.81
49Oklahoma$38,374$18.45
50Louisiana$37,082$17.83
51Mississippi$32,317$15.54
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Highest paying cities for marketing communications assistants

The highest-paying cities for marketing communications assistants are Neptune, NJ, Westfield, MA, and Raleigh, NC.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Neptune, NJ$72,745$34.97
2Westfield, MA$58,006$27.89
3Raleigh, NC$57,099$27.45
4New York, NY$56,484$27.16
5Bend, OR$55,867$26.86
6Richmond, VA$55,755$26.81
7Philadelphia, PA$55,460$26.66
8Spokane, WA$54,618$26.26
9Towson, MD$54,444$26.18
10Euclid, OH$54,272$26.09
11Ontario, CA$51,970$24.99
12Saint Paul, MN$50,925$24.48
13Alpharetta, GA$50,217$24.14
14Austin, TX$49,029$23.57
15Englewood, CO$46,364$22.29
16Evanston, IL$45,746$21.99
17Gainesville, FL$42,462$20.41
18Montgomery, AL$42,453$20.41
19Manhattan, KS$38,012$18.27
20Baton Rouge, LA$37,120$17.85

Marketing communications assistant salary details

A marketing communications assistant's salary ranges from $34,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $76,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average marketing communications assistant salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a marketing communications assistant's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$76,000$6,333$37
75th Percentile$63,000$5,250$30
Average$51,115$4,260$25
25th Percentile$41,000$3,417$20
10th Percentile$34,000$2,833$16

Highest paying marketing communications assistant jobs

The highest paying types of marketing communications assistants are marketing executive, marketing consultant, and digital marketing specialist.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Marketer$39,944$3,329$19.2023,165
Marketing And Sales Coordinator$45,306$3,776$21.7889,923
Marketing & Events Coordinator$41,447$3,454$19.9384,375
Communications Manager Internship$39,970$3,331$19.22118,716
Marketing Analyst$59,380$4,948$28.5595,650
Marketing Internship$30,260$2,522$14.55122,135

How would you rate the starting salaries for marketing communications assistants, 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.

Top companies hiring marketing communications assistants now:

  1. Merck jobs (4)
  2. Siemens jobs (4)
  3. Salesforce jobs (7)
  4. Chevron jobs (5)
  5. MassMutual jobs (22)

Which companies pay marketing communications assistants the most?

Marketing communications assistant salaries at Microsoft and CVS Health are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average marketing communications assistant salary at companies like ZS and Intel are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Microsoft$125,245$60.21
2CVS Health$95,773$46.04
3ZS$92,463$44.45
4Intel$85,080$40.90
5Boston Scientific$75,756$36.42
6Salesforce$74,315$35.73
7MassMutual$71,070$34.17
8Skyhook$69,160$33.25
9TrendyMinds$67,402$32.40
10Pamten Inc$67,091$32.26
11Toastmasters International$66,581$32.01
12Clearwater Paper$66,255$31.85
13Shane$65,856$31.66
14Westfield State University$65,764$31.62
15Pearson$64,599$31.06
16RGA Environmental, A Terracon Company$63,757$30.65
17AGCO$62,397$30.00
18Colorado State Express$61,877$29.75
19Accenture$61,045$29.35
20Aurora$60,883$29.27

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Marketing Communications Assistant salary by industry

The average marketing communications assistant salary varies across industries:

  • The average marketing communications assistant salary in the finance industry is $69,542, the highest of any industry.
  • The average marketing communications assistant salary in the finance industry is $61,534.
  • Marketing communications assistants in the retail industry earn an average salary of $52,586, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for marketing communications assistants

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Finance$69,542$33.43
2Professional$61,534$29.58
3Technology$60,454$29.06
4Manufacturing$59,449$28.58
5Health Care$55,783$26.82
6Hospitality$54,890$26.39
7Media$54,885$26.39
8Education$53,585$25.76
9Retail$52,586$25.28

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Marketing communications assistant salary trends

The average marketing communications assistant salary has risen by $4,318 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average marketing communications assistant earned $46,797 annually, but today, they earn $51,115 a year. That works out to a 5% change in pay for marketing communications assistants over the last decade.

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Average marketing communications assistant salary over time

Compare marketing communications assistant salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Marketing communications assistant salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$51,100$24.57+3.1%
2024$49,500$23.82+1.1%
2023$49,000$23.57-0.2%
2022$49,100$23.61+1.1%
2021$48,600$23.36+0.7%

Recently added marketing communications assistant salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Get It-MarketingMarketing Communications Assistant-Remote | WFHNew York, NY06/29/2025$44,871
Get It-MarketingMarketing Communications Assistant-Remote | WFHOrlando, FL06/29/2025$44,871
State of VirginiaMarketing and Communications AssistantRichmond, VA06/28/2025$35,124
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMarketing and Communications AssistantRichmond, VA06/26/2025$35,124
TexarkanaCommunications and Marketing AssistantTexarkana, TX06/12/2025$31,305
University of North DakotaMarketing and Communications AssistantGrand Forks, ND06/11/2025$29,218
Baldwin LegacyMarketing Communications AssistantSavannah, GA06/10/2025$56,000
AcquireMarketing and Communications AssistantRaleigh, NC06/10/2025$50,000
Jungle CommunicationsCommunications & Marketing Assistant (IN Office)Jersey City, NJ06/10/2025$48,000
Brandetta AtlMarketing Communications AssistantSmyrna, GA06/10/2025$53,000

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