Public Information Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Public Information Assistant make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Public Information Assistant in the United States is $77,246 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, a Public Information Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,797
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,260 to $85,909
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,809
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Public Information Assistant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $85,909 $7,159 $1,652 $41
Average $77,246 $6,437 $1,485 $37
25th Percentile $71,260 $5,938 $1,370 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Public Information Assistant Salaries

A Public Information 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 Experience Level Affects Public Information Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Public Information Assistant'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $61,971
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $76,609
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $96,201
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $119,919
  • Expert (over 8 years): $135,374
Levels Salary
Public Re... Level Public Information Assistant$61,971
Public In... Level Public Information Assistant$76,609
Public Re... Level Public Information Assistant$96,201
Public Re... Level Public Information Assistant$119,919
Public Re... Level Public Information Assistant$135,374
$61,971 0 yr
$76,609 < 2 yrs
$96,201 2-4 yrs
$119,919 5-8 yrs
$135,374 > 8 yrs
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How Do Public Information 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 Public Information Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $85,527.
  • California: $85,202.
  • Massachusetts: $84,067.

Top Paying Cities for Public Information 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: $97,430
  • San Francisco: $96,363
  • Oakland: $94,333

What Skills Can Increase a Public Information Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 6.94% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.91% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Marketing Research (Mentioned in 1.35% Job Postings): Marketing research is "the process or set of processes that links the producers, customers, and end users to the marketer through information used to identify and define marketing opportunities and problems; generate, refine, and evaluate marketing actions; monitor marketing performance; and improve understanding of marketing as a process. Marketing research specifies the information required to address these issues, designs the method for collecting information, manages and implements the data collection process, analyzes the results, and communicates the findings and their implications." It is the systematic gathering, recording, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data about issues relating to marketing products and services. The goal of marketing research is to identify and assess how changing elements of the marketing mix impacts customer behavior. The term is commonly interchanged with market research; however, expert practitioners may wish to draw a distinction, in that market research is concerned specifically with markets, while marketing research is concerned specifically about marketing processes.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 6.94%
Microsoft Office 1.91%
Marketing Research 1.35%
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 Public Information Assistant's salary.
  • Marketing Research: Can increase your salary by up to 27%.
  • Corporate Communications: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • CRM: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Marketing Research
$98,102
27%
Corporate Communications
$89,605
16%
CRM
$87,288
13%
Relationship Management
$85,743
11%
Campaign Management
$85,743
11%
Building Relationships
$84,198
9%
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Public Information Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Public Information Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the MFG Nondurable and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Public Information Assistant positions in Pharmaceuticals or Financial Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Public Information Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Public Information Assistant

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
MFG Nondurable$108,144$52.040%
Energy & Utilities$100,420$48.030%
Media$96,557$46.025%
Aerospace & Defense$92,695$45.020%
Telecom$92,695$45.020%

How Education impacts a Public Information Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Public Information Assistants enter the field with a Bachelor'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 a Public Information Assistant with a Bachelor's Degree is between $73,381 and $78,099).

Public Information Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Public Information Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.0%
High School 1.0%
Associates 1.0%
Bachelors 73.6%
Masters 23.3%
Doctorate 1.2%
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Public Information Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Public Information 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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Public Information Assistant

Salaries for a Public Information Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $75,053 in 2023 to around $74,911 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Public Information Assistant salary trends, .

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