As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Communications Assistant in Poughkeepsie, NY is $106,360, equivalent to $51 per hour, $2,045 weekly, or $8,863 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 Poughkeepsie, NY vary widely, spanning from $82,472 to $130,067. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($93,856) and 75th percentile ($118,769), while top earners (90th percentile) make $130,067 per year. This $24,913 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, Poughkeepsie Communications Assistant often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Poughkeepsie currently ranks 168 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 $82,472 Poughkeepsie, NY September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Communications Assistant Salary $93,856 Poughkeepsie, NY September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Communications Assistant Salary $106,360 Poughkeepsie, NY September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Communications Assistant Salary $118,769 Poughkeepsie, NY September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Communications Assistant Salary $130,067 Poughkeepsie, NY September 01, 2026
25% $93,856 10% $82,472 90% $130,067 75% $118,769 $106,360 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Poughkeepsie, New York    Poughkeepsie (/pəˈkɪpsi/ pə-KIP-see), officially the City of Poughkeepsie, is a city in the state of New York, United States, which is the county seat....More

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