Communications Advisor Salary in Salem, Oregon

How much does a Communications Advisor make in Salem, OR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Communications Advisor in Salem, OR is $55,298. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $49,411 to $62,423, with most professionals earning between $44,050 and $68,909.

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Create audience-specific communication plans for various strategic changes.

December 16, 2022

Collaborates with in-house designer and/or manages external agencies to create brand compliant assets that advance program objectives.

December 27, 2022

Lead the design and development of key organizational effectiveness, projects, programs, policies and processes across specific Organizational Unit (OUs).

January 31, 2023

Provide technical assistance to communications staff at projects and implementing partners to ensure project communications are of high quality and align with and support USAID managed efforts.

February 14, 2023

Support liaison efforts with between LNP and representatives of other civilian security services, MOJ Planning and Program Management Unit (PPMU), the MOJ Technical Center of Excellence (TCE), the Liberia National Security Advisor, the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, and other agencies and donors on issues related to radio communications projects.

March 28, 2023

Demonstrated skill and comfort in proactively building relationships, working as a team member and demonstrating influence with staff at all organizational levels.

March 28, 2023

Assist in managing and drafting informational requests and talking points for senior Agency leadership, Congress, and other key stakeholders.

April 11, 2023

Draft and manage layout and release of reports to Congress, including annual Acting on the Call report, ensuring appropriate review and approval of reports.

April 30, 2023

Track record of producing clear and compelling content on deadline for diverse audiences.

May 04, 2023

Participate in detailed project planning, including preparing and contributing to project documents related to the Radio Communications Project including documents describing the technical requirements of the project.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Communications Advisor in Salem, OR

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

49411

62423

55298

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

49433

62429

55314

What is the average salary for Communications Advisor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Communications Advisor in Salem, OR. The base salary for Communications Advisor ranges from $49,411 to $62,423 with the average base salary of $55,298. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,433 to $62,429 with the average total cash compensation of $55,314.

View Average Salary for Communications Advisor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$55,298	$49,411 - $62,423
Bonus	$15	$23 - $7
Total Pay	$55,314	$49,433 - $62,429

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Communications Advisor Salary Near Salem, OR

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Albany, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,723 - $61,554	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,277 - $64,781	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Corvallis, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,703 - $61,529	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Lake Oswego, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,474 - $65,029	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Beaverton, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,474 - $65,029	COMPARE TO Salem, OR
CITY, STATE Clackamas, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,410 - $64,949	COMPARE TO Salem, OR

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About Salem, Oregon

Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood of West Salem is in Polk County. Salem was founded in 1842, became the capital of the Oregon Territory in 1851, and was incorporated in 1857. Salem had a population of 169,798 in 2017, making it the second-largest city in the state after Portland. Salem is a little under an hour's driving dis...

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