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Marketing And Administrative Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Marketing And Administrative Assistant make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Marketing And Administrative Assistant in the United States is $45,851 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,506
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,279 to $49,335
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,205
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Marketing And Administrative Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $49,335 $4,111 $949 $24
Average $45,851 $3,821 $882 $22
25th Percentile $40,279 $3,357 $775 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Marketing And Administrative Assistant Salaries

A Marketing And Administrative 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 Marketing And Administrative 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 Marketing And Administrative Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $50,766.
  • California: $50,574.
  • Massachusetts: $49,900.

Top Paying Cities for Marketing And Administrative 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: $57,832
  • San Francisco: $57,199
  • Oakland: $55,993

What Skills Can Increase a Marketing And Administrative 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%
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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 a Marketing And Administrative 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
 $51,353
12%
Insight
 $51,353
12%
Analysis
 $50,436
10%
Project Management
 $50,436
10%
Consulting
 $50,436
10%
Market Research
 $49,978
9%
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Marketing And Administrative Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Marketing And Administrative 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, Marketing And Administrative Assistant positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Marketing And Administrative Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Marketing And Administrative Assistant

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$68,777$33.050%
Pharmaceuticals$64,192$31.040%
Healthcare$59,607$29.030%
Financial Services$55,021$26.020%

How Education impacts a Marketing And Administrative Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Marketing And Administrative 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 a Marketing And Administrative Assistant with a Associate's Degree is between $46,398 and $50,248).

Marketing And Administrative Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Marketing And Administrative 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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Marketing And Administrative Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Marketing And Administrative 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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$40,279
Average $45,851/year
$49,335
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Average $3,821/month
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$775
Average $882/week
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$19
Average $22/hour
$24
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $49,335 $4,111 $949 $24
Average $45,851 $3,821 $882 $22
25th Percentile $40,279 $3,357 $775 $19

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Salary Trends for Marketing And Administrative Assistant

Salaries for a Marketing And Administrative Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $50,525 in 2023 to around $49,624 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Marketing And Administrative Assistant salary trends, .

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  • Manifest Solutions

    Columbus, OH

    Administrative Assistant

    Manifest Solutions | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Manifest Solutions is currently seeking a Community Engagement Administrative Assistant for an onsite position in Columbu... more

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  • Acadia Healthcare

    Columbus, OH

    Administrative Assistant

    Acadia Healthcare | Columbus, OH

    Acadia Healthcare - 880 Greenlawn Avenue - Responsibilities: Provide administrative support to facility management. Attend meetings and take accurate minut... more

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  • Elwood Staffing

    Columbus, OH

    Administrative Assistant

    Elwood Staffing | Columbus, OH

    Detail-oriented Administrative Assistant with strong 10-key and accounting experience needed. Company Profile. Our client is a well-established organizatio... more

    5 Days Ago

  • FACCES

    Columbus, OH

    Administrative Assistant

    FACCES | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Administrative Assistant to the Executive Coordinator. Family, Adolescent & Child Community Engagement Services (FACCES)P... more

    5 Days Ago

  • TP Mechanical Contractors

    Columbus, OH

    Administrative Assistant

    TP Mechanical Contractors | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Be advised that the nature of this position may require your presence on the project job site at some point up until the ... more

    5 Days Ago

  • Ohio History Connection

    Columbus, OH

    Administrative Assistant

    Ohio History Connection | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Position: Administrative AssistantStatus: Full time, permanentLocation: Ohio History Center, Columbus, OHCompensation: $2... more

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FAQ about Marketing And Administrative Assistant

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Marketing And Administrative Assistant?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Marketing And Administrative Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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