Publications Coordinator Salary in the United States

How much does a Publications Coordinator make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Publications Coordinator in the United States is $121,986 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

However, a Publications Coordinator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $151,285
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $108,821 to $137,322
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $96,835
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Publications Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $137,322 $11,444 $2,641 $66
Average $121,986 $10,166 $2,346 $59
25th Percentile $108,821 $9,068 $2,093 $52
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Key Factors That Influence Publications Coordinator Salaries

A Publications Coordinator'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 Publications Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Publications Coordinator'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): $96,639
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $110,823
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $104,188
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $120,859
  • Expert (over 8 years): $138,579
Levels Salary
Communica... Level Publications Coordinator$96,639
Communica... Level Publications Coordinator$110,823
Communica... Level Publications Coordinator$104,188
Publicati... Level Publications Coordinator$120,859
Communica... Level Publications Coordinator$138,579
$96,639 0 yr
$110,823 < 2 yrs
$104,188 2-4 yrs
$120,859 5-8 yrs
$138,579 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Publications Coordinator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Publications Coordinators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $135,063.
  • California: $134,551.
  • Massachusetts: $132,757.

Top Paying Cities for Publications Coordinators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $153,861
  • San Francisco: $152,176
  • Oakland: $148,969

What Skills Can Increase a Publications Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 4.19% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Digital Marketing (Mentioned in 2.4% Job Postings): Digital marketing is the marketing of products or services using digital technologies, mainly on the Internet, but also including mobile phones, display advertising, and any other digital medium. Digital marketing's development since the 1990s and 2000s has changed the way brands and businesses use technology for marketing. As digital platforms are increasingly incorporated into marketing plans and everyday life, and as people use digital devices instead of visiting physical shops, digital marketing campaigns are becoming more prevalent and efficient. Digital marketing methods such as search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), content marketing, influencer marketing, content automation, campaign marketing, data-driven marketing, e-commerce marketing, social media marketing, social media optimization, e-mail direct marketing, Display advertising, e–books, and optical disks and games are becoming more common in our advancing technology. In fact, digital marketing now extends to non-Internet channels that provide digital media, such as mobile phones (SMS and MMS), callback, and on-hold mobile ring tones. In essence, this extension to non-Internet channels helps to differentiate digital marketing from online marketing, another catch-all term for the marketing methods mentioned above, which strictly occur online.
  • Adobe (Mentioned in 1.2% Job Postings): A mixture of wet earth and grass made into bricks and dried in the sun, used to build houses. It originated from the oral form of Arabic al-tob, meaning "brick," It is the first materials used to create buildings in the 8th century B.C
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 4.19%
Digital Marketing 2.4%
Adobe 1.2%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Publications Coordinator's salary.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Email Marketing: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Team Development: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Development
$141,504
16%
Email Marketing
$136,624
12%
Team Development
$132,965
9%
Creativity
$132,965
9%
Marketing Communications
$131,745
8%
Collaboration
$130,525
7%
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Publications Coordinator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Publications Coordinator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Publications Coordinator positions in Financial Services or Biotechnology typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Publications Coordinator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Publications Coordinator

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$152,482$73.025%
Energy & Utilities$146,383$70.020%
Construction$140,284$67.015%
Business Services$134,185$65.010%
Healthcare$128,085$62.05%

How Education impacts a Publications Coordinator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Publications Coordinators enter the field with a Bachelor'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 Publications Coordinator with a Bachelor's Degree is between $111,365 and $122,394).

Publications Coordinator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Publications Coordinator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.8%
High School 3.1%
Associates 1.6%
Bachelors 57.0%
Masters 33.6%
Doctorate 3.9%
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Publications Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Publications Coordinator'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Publications Coordinator

Salaries for a Publications Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $107,117 in 2023 to around $106,633 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Publications Coordinator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Publications Coordinator Over Time

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2023
$107,117
2024
$107,331
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2024 $107,331
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Most common benefits for Publications Coordinator

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Payments Engineering. About the Company. Globally-recognized provider of corporate payment solutions. Industry. Financial Services. Type. P... more

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    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Senior Vice President of Project Delivery. About the Company. A multi-billion-dollar construction organization with collaborative, servant-minded leadershi... more

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    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    McDonalds | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Publications Coordinator

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Publications Coordinator?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Publications Coordinator roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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