Entry Level Advertising Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does an Entry Level Advertising Assistant make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Advertising Assistant in the United States is $44,514 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, an Entry Level Advertising Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $51,151
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,739 to $47,988
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,391
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Entry Level Advertising Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $47,988 $3,999 $923 $23
Average $44,514 $3,710 $856 $21
25th Percentile $39,739 $3,312 $764 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Advertising Assistant Salaries

An Entry Level Advertising Assistant'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Entry Level Advertising Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Entry Level Advertising Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $49,286.
  • California: $49,099.
  • Massachusetts: $48,445.

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Advertising Assistants

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: $56,146
  • San Francisco: $55,531
  • Oakland: $54,361

What Skills Can Increase an Entry Level Advertising Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 4.8% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • CRM (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Customer relationship management (CRM) is a technology for managing all your company's relationships and interactions with customers and potential customers.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 1.68% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Presentation 4.8%
CRM 2.08%
PowerPoint 1.68%
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 an Entry Level Advertising Assistant's salary.
  • Marketing Plans: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Marketing Plans
 $49,856
12%
Insight
 $49,856
12%
Analysis
 $48,966
10%
Project Management
 $48,966
10%
Consulting
 $48,966
10%
Market Research
 $48,520
9%
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Entry Level Advertising Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Entry Level Advertising Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Entry Level Advertising Assistant positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Entry Level Advertising Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Entry Level Advertising Assistant

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$66,771$32.050%
Pharmaceuticals$62,320$30.040%
Healthcare$57,868$28.030%
Financial Services$53,417$26.020%

How Education impacts an Entry Level Advertising Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Entry Level Advertising Assistants enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Entry Level Advertising Assistant with a Associate's Degree is between $46,398 and $50,248).

Entry Level Advertising Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Entry Level Advertising Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 6.0%
Associates 6.8%
Bachelors 78.8%
Masters 8.0%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Entry Level Advertising Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Advertising Assistant'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.

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$39,739
Average $44,514/year
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Average $3,710/month
$3,999
$764
Average $856/week
$923
$19
Average $21/hour
$23
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $47,988 $3,999 $923 $23
Average $44,514 $3,710 $856 $21
25th Percentile $39,739 $3,312 $764 $19

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Salary Trends for Entry Level Advertising Assistant

Salaries for an Entry Level Advertising Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $48,362 in 2023 to around $47,499 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entry Level Advertising Assistant salary trends, .

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