As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Communications Assistant in Pierre, SD is $84,350, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,622 weekly, or $7,029 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Communications Assistant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Communications Assistant in Pierre, SD vary widely, spanning from $65,406 to $103,145. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($74,434) and 75th percentile ($94,188), while top earners (90th percentile) make $103,145 per year. This $19,754 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Initiative or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Pierre Communications Assistant often earn 7.3% lower than national averages. However, Pierre currently ranks 808 statewide for Communications Assistant job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Communications Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Communications Assistant Salary $65,406 Pierre, SD June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Communications Assistant Salary $74,434 Pierre, SD June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Communications Assistant Salary $84,350 Pierre, SD June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Communications Assistant Salary $94,188 Pierre, SD June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Communications Assistant Salary $103,145 Pierre, SD June 01, 2026
25% $74,434 10% $65,406 90% $103,145 75% $94,188 $84,350 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Pierre, South Dakota    Pierre (/pɪər/; Lakota: čhúŋkaške, "fort") is the capital of the U.S. state of South Dakota and the seat of Hughes County. The population was 13,646 a....More

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