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Hourly Wage for Marketing Specialist II Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Marketing Specialist II?

As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Marketing Specialist II in the United States is $34, which translates to an annual salary of about $70,978.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $43 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32 to $39 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30 per hour
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Marketing Specialist II Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $80,889 $6,741 $1,556 $39
Average $70,978 $5,915 $1,365 $34
25th Percentile $66,249 $5,521 $1,274 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Marketing Specialist II Salaries

A Marketing Specialist II's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Marketing Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Marketing Specialist II's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Marketing Specialist I (0-2 years): $53,374
  • Marketing Specialist II (2-4 years): $70,978
  • Marketing Specialist III (4-7 years): $89,163
  • Marketing Specialist IV (7+ years): $108,982
  • Marketing Specialist V (7-10 years): $159,290
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Marketing Specialist I0-2 years$53,374
Marketing Specialist II2-4 years$70,978
Marketing Specialist III4-7 years$89,163
Marketing Specialist IV7+ years$108,982
Marketing Specialist V7-10 years$159,290
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Top Paying Cities for Marketing Specialist IIs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $89,525
  • San Francisco: $88,544
  • Oakland: $86,678

What Skills Can Increase a Marketing Specialist II's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 12.98% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Salesforce (Mentioned in 1.76% Job Postings): Designing and maintaining a cloud-based software that provides customer relationship management (CRM) service for a better experience.
  • Marketing Operations (Mentioned in 1.36% Job Postings): Designing, executing, and optimizing systems, tools, and processes to ensure the smooth and efficient operations of marketing activities.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 12.98%
Salesforce 1.76%
Marketing Operations 1.36%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Marketing Specialist II's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Marketing Analytics: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Marketing Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
$74,527
5%
Marketing Analytics
$74,527
5%
Marketing Operations
$73,817
4%
Integrity
$73,817
4%
Leadership
$73,817
4%
Collaboration
$73,107
3%
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Marketing Specialist II Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Marketing Specialist II's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Marketing Specialist II

Salaries for a Marketing Specialist II can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $71,157 in 2023 to around $71,218 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Marketing Specialist II salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Marketing Specialist II Over Time

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$71,157
2024
$71,499
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$71,218
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FAQ about Marketing Specialist II

1. What are the responsibilities of Marketing Specialist II?

Develops and executes marketing initiatives to drive brand awareness and customer acquisition in alignment with business objectives. Conducts market research to identify target demographics, analyze competitor offerings, and inform campaign development for digital, social media, and email channels. Utilizes research and analysis to define market segments and develop targeted messaging. Assists with the development of marketing materials, campaigns, and promotions. Monitors marketing KPI's to track campaign performance. Collaborates with various stakeholders to ensure product design, marketing strategy, and organizational goals are aligned. May develop or lead consumer surveys to improve and refine the understanding of consumer behavior or preferences. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience.

2. What are the skills of Marketing Specialist II

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Salesforce: Designing and maintaining a cloud-based software that provides customer relationship management (CRM) service for a better experience.

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Marketing Operations: Designing, executing, and optimizing systems, tools, and processes to ensure the smooth and efficient operations of marketing activities.

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