As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Communications Officer in Minnesota is $92,219, equivalent to $44 per hour, $1,773 weekly, or $7,685 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Communications Officer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Communications Officer in Minnesota vary widely, spanning from $74,356 to $109,266. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($82,869) and 75th percentile ($101,142), while top earners (90th percentile) make $109,266 per year. This $18,273 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Initiative or Strategic Communication, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Minnesota Communications Officer often earn 2.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 85 companies. However, Minnesota currently ranks 12 nationwide for Communications Officer 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 Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Communications Officer Salary $74,356 MN August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Communications Officer Salary $82,869 MN August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Communications Officer Salary $92,219 MN August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Communications Officer Salary $101,142 MN August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Communications Officer Salary $109,266 MN August 01, 2026
25% $82,869 10% $74,356 90% $109,266 75% $101,142 $92,219 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Communications Officer ?

A communications officer is a naval line officer responsible for supervising operation and maintenance of a warship's signal flags, signal lamps, and radio transmitters and receivers. The communications officer is usually responsible for encrypting and decrypting secret message traffic and for distribution and safe storage of secret messages. Aboard some ships, the communications officer is responsible for the ship's secret publications inventory or for the ship's post office and distribution of mail....

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Location Lakeville, MN Avg. Salary $93,794 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Minnetonka, MN Avg. Salary $94,900 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ada, MN Avg. Salary $88,159 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adams, MN Avg. Salary $89,909 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adolph, MN Avg. Salary $87,916 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MN Avg. Salary $86,470 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Afton, MN Avg. Salary $93,841 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ah Gwah Ching, MN Avg. Salary $88,250 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aitkin, MN Avg. Salary $88,161 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akeley, MN Avg. Salary $88,209 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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