Marketing Communications Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Marketing Communications Assistant make in the United States? (2025)

As of November 01, 2025, the average salary for a Marketing Communications Assistant in the United States is $45,587 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,427
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,722 to $49,167
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,292
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Marketing Communications Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $49,167 $4,097 $946 $24
Average $45,587 $3,799 $877 $22
25th Percentile $40,722 $3,393 $783 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Marketing Communications Assistant Salaries

A Marketing Communications 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 Experience Level Affects Marketing Communications Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Marketing Communications Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $44,948
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $45,429
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,230
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $46,391
  • Expert (over 8 years): $46,497
Levels Salary
Entry Level Marketing Communications Assistant $44,948
Intermediate Level Marketing Communications Assistant $45,429
Senior Level Marketing Communications Assistant $46,230
Specialist Level Marketing Communications Assistant $46,391
Expert Level Marketing Communications Assistant $46,497
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$46,230 2-4 yrs
$46,391 5-8 yrs
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How Education impacts a Marketing Communications Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Marketing Communications 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 Communications Assistant with a Associate's Degree is between $46,430 and $50,283.

Marketing Communications Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Last Updated on November 01, 2025
Typical Education for Marketing Communications 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 Communications Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Marketing Communications 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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$40,722
Average $45,587/year
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Average $877/week
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75th Percentile $49,167 $4,097 $946 $24
Average $45,587 $3,799 $877 $22
25th Percentile $40,722 $3,393 $783 $20

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Salary Trends for Marketing Communications Assistants

Salaries for a Marketing Communications Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $49,530 in 2023 to around $48,647 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Marketing Communications Assistant salary trends, .

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Marketing Communications Assistant bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 58.1%
Bonuses 9.8%
Social Security 5.2%
401k/403b 2.9%
Disability 1.4%
Healthcare 10.7%
Pension 3.7%
Time Off 8.4%
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Median % of Total
Base Salary $45,587 58.1%
Bonus $7,659 9.8%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $4,072 5.2%
401K/403B $2,236 2.9%
Disability $1,065 1.4%
Healthcare $8,358 10.7%
Pension $2,874 3.7%
Time Off $6,551 8.4%
Total Compensation $78,402 100%
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