Assistant Publicist Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Publicist make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Publicist in the United States is $62,860 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,377
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,988 to $67,841
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,643
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Assistant Publicist Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $67,841 $5,653 $1,305 $33
Average $62,860 $5,238 $1,209 $30
25th Percentile $56,988 $4,749 $1,096 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Publicist Salaries

An Assistant Publicist'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 Assistant Publicist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Publicist'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): $63,267
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $76,039
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,462
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $111,916
  • Expert (over 8 years): $105,892
Levels Salary
Assistant... Level Assistant Publicist$63,267
Technical... Level Assistant Publicist$76,039
Technical... Level Assistant Publicist$95,462
Technical... Level Assistant Publicist$111,916
Technical... Level Assistant Publicist$105,892
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$76,039 < 2 yrs
$95,462 2-4 yrs
$111,916 5-8 yrs
$105,892 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Publicist 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 Assistant Publicists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $69,598.
  • California: $69,334.
  • Massachusetts: $68,410.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Publicists

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: $79,285
  • San Francisco: $78,505
  • Oakland: $76,764

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Publicist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 3.53% 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.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 2.4% 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.
  • Logistics (Mentioned in 1.59% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
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Presentation 3.53%
PowerPoint 2.4%
Logistics 1.59%
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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 Assistant Publicist's salary.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • HTML: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Insight
 $66,631
6%
HTML
 $64,745
3%
Collaboration
 $64,745
3%
API
 $64,745
3%
Agile
 $64,745
3%
XML
 $64,745
3%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Publicist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Publicists 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 Assistant Publicist with a Associate's Degree is between $60,901 and $64,695).

Assistant Publicist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Publicist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 6.2%
Associates 4.5%
Bachelors 65.9%
Masters 20.7%
Doctorate 2.3%
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Assistant Publicist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Publicist'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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$56,988
Average $62,860/year
$67,841
$4,749
Average $5,238/month
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$1,096
Average $1,209/week
$1,305
$27
Average $30/hour
$33
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $67,841 $5,653 $1,305 $33
Average $62,860 $5,238 $1,209 $30
25th Percentile $56,988 $4,749 $1,096 $27

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Salary Trends for Assistant Publicist

Salaries for an Assistant Publicist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $56,771 in 2023 to around $56,312 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Publicist salary trends, .

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