Paid Advertising Specialist Salary in Minneapolis, MN

How much does a Paid Advertising Specialist make in Minneapolis, MN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Paid Advertising Specialist in Minneapolis, MN is $99,034. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $90,534 to $107,487, with most professionals earning between $82,796 and $115,183.

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What is a Paid Advertising Specialist?

As a Paid Advertising Specialist, your primary responsibility will be to create and manage online advertising campaigns across various platforms such as Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and other digital advertising channels. You will be responsible for optimizing ad performance, analyzing data to make strategic decisions, and staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices. Additionally, you will collaborate with the marketing team to develop effective ad copy and creative assets that drive results. Your goal will be to maximize return on ad spend and drive qualified traffic and leads to the company's website or landing pages. Strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of digital advertising platforms, and a passion for driving results through paid advertising are essential for success in this role.

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What does a Paid Advertising Specialist do?

Common responsibilities of a Paid Advertising Specialist

Collaborate with the marketing team to align paid advertising efforts with overall marketing goals and strategies.

September 05, 2023

Manage relationships with external advertising platforms and vendors to ensure the best possible terms and performance for ad campaigns.

September 12, 2023

Monitor and analyze the performance of ad campaigns, making adjustments as needed to improve ROI and achieve KPIs.

September 19, 2023

Stay informed about changes in advertising regulations and compliance requirements to ensure all campaigns are in line with legal and ethical standards.

October 01, 2023

Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in paid advertising to ensure campaigns are utilizing the latest techniques and technologies.

October 13, 2023

Provide regular reporting and analysis of paid advertising performance to stakeholders, including recommendations for future campaigns.

October 17, 2023

Develop and implement paid advertising strategies across various digital platforms such as Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and LinkedIn Ads.

October 26, 2023

Utilize A/B testing and other methods to optimize ad creative, targeting, and landing pages for improved performance.

November 16, 2023

Conduct keyword research and analysis to optimize ad campaigns for maximum reach and effectiveness.

November 20, 2023

Create and manage ad campaigns, including ad copywriting, targeting, and budget allocation.

November 23, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Paid Advertising Specialist in Minneapolis, MN

Average Base Salary

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107487

99034

Average Total Cash Compensation

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112670

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What is the average salary for Paid Advertising Specialist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Paid Advertising Specialist in Minneapolis, MN. The base salary for Paid Advertising Specialist ranges from $90,534 to $107,487 with the average base salary of $99,034. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $93,221 to $112,670 with the average total cash compensation of $102,534.

View Average Salary for Paid Advertising Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$99,034	$90,534 - $107,487
Bonus	$3,500	$2,687 - $5,183
Total Pay	$102,534	$93,221 - $112,670

* 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.

Paid Advertising Specialist Salary Near Minneapolis, MN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Minneapolis, MN
CITY, STATE Minnetonka, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,910 - $107,933	COMPARE TO Minneapolis, MN
CITY, STATE Eden Prairie, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,756 - $107,750	COMPARE TO Minneapolis, MN
CITY, STATE Saint Paul, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,910 - $107,933	COMPARE TO Minneapolis, MN
CITY, STATE Burnsville, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,654 - $107,629	COMPARE TO Minneapolis, MN
CITY, STATE Lakeville, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,347 - $107,264	COMPARE TO Minneapolis, MN
CITY, STATE Saint Cloud, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,839 - $97,164	COMPARE TO Minneapolis, MN

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Minneapolis (/ˌmɪniˈæpəlɪs/ (listen)) is the county seat of Hennepin County and the larger of the Twin Cities, the 16th-largest metropolitan area in the United States. As of 2017, Minneapolis is the largest city in the state of Minnesota and 45th-largest in the United States, with an estimated population of 422,331. The Twin Cities metropolitan area consists of Minneapolis, its neighbor Saint Paul, and suburbs which altogether contain about 3.6 million people, and is the third-largest economic center in the Midwest. Minneapolis lies on both banks of the Mississippi River, just north of the riv...

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