Communication Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Communication Assistant make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Communication Assistant in the United States is $93,971 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,849
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,995 to $104,376
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,091
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Communication Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $104,376 $8,698 $2,007 $50
Average $93,971 $7,831 $1,807 $45
25th Percentile $81,995 $6,833 $1,577 $39
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Key Factors That Influence Communication Assistant Salaries

A Communication 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 Communication Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Communication 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): $61,682
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $81,278
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $94,803
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $118,794
  • Expert (over 8 years): $154,913
Levels Salary
Communica... Level Communication Assistant$61,682
Communica... Level Communication Assistant$81,278
Communica... Level Communication Assistant$94,803
Communica... Level Communication Assistant$118,794
Communica... Level Communication Assistant$154,913
$61,682 0 yr
$81,278 < 2 yrs
$94,803 2-4 yrs
$118,794 5-8 yrs
$154,913 > 8 yrs
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How Do Communication 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 Communication Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $104,045.
  • California: $103,650.
  • Massachusetts: $102,269.

Top Paying Cities for Communication 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: $118,526
  • San Francisco: $117,228
  • Oakland: $114,757

What Skills Can Increase a Communication Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Initiative (Mentioned in 5.7% Job Postings): Taking decisive action and initiating plans independently to address problems, improve professional life, and achieve goals.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.82% 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.
  • Photography (Mentioned in 1.65% Job Postings): Photography is the art, application and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor, or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film. It is employed in many fields of science, manufacturing (e.g., photolithography), and business, as well as its more direct uses for art, film and video production, recreational purposes, hobby, and mass communication. Typically, a lens is used to focus the light reflected or emitted from objects into a real image on the light-sensitive surface inside a camera during a timed exposure. With an electronic image sensor, this produces an electrical charge at each pixel, which is electronically processed and stored in a digital image file for subsequent display or processing. The result with photographic emulsion is an invisible latent image, which is later chemically "developed" into a visible image, either negative or positive depending on the purpose of the photographic material and the method of processing. A negative image on film is traditionally used to photographically create a positive image on a paper base, known as a print, either by using an enlarger or by contact printing.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Initiative 5.7%
Microsoft Office 2.82%
Photography 1.65%
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 Communication Assistant's salary.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Strategic Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Insight
$99,609
6%
Strategic Communication
$99,609
6%
Analysis
$98,670
5%
Networking
$98,670
5%
Leadership
$98,670
5%
Collaboration
$97,730
4%
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Communication Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Communication Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Communication Assistant positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Communication Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Communication Assistant

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$122,162$59.030%
Energy & Utilities$122,162$59.030%
Financial Services$122,162$59.030%
Pharmaceuticals$122,162$59.030%
Software & Networking$122,162$59.030%

How Education impacts a Communication Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Communication 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 Communication Assistant with a Bachelor's Degree is between $92,005 and $97,074).

Communication Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Communication Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.3%
High School 4.3%
Associates 3.3%
Bachelors 62.0%
Masters 30.4%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Communication Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Communication 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Communication Assistant

Salaries for a Communication Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $92,659 in 2023 to around $91,800 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Communication Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Communication Assistant Over Time

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  • KreilKamp Trucking

    Columbus, OH

    KreilKamp Trucking | Columbus, OH

    Regional CDL A Drivers | NEW Grads Welcome | Earn $70,000+ Annually. We're proud to be a 4th generation family truck line, started in 1935, but even proude... more

    5 Days Ago

  • Maxim Healthcare

    Columbus, OH

    Maxim Healthcare | Columbus, OH

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    7 Days Ago

  • XPO

    Columbus, OH

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    XPO | Columbus, OH

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  • Schneider

    Columbus, OH

    Schneider | Columbus, OH

    CDL-A - Dedicated Reefer truck driver - Kroger. Dedicated Reefer truck driver - Kroger. Average pay. $1,200-$1,450 weekly. Home time. Daily. Experience. Al... more

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    Columbus, OH

    GO Staffing | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Communication Assistant

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Communication Assistant?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Communication Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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