What are the main factors that influence an Associate Communication Consultant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Associate Communication Consultant?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Associate Communication Consultant roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change An Associate Communication Consultant's salary?

An Associate Communication Consultant's salary grows with experience: starting around $59,032 for beginners, reaching about $92,906 at mid-level, and approach $100,171 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Communication Consultant?

Associate Communication Consultant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Communication Consultant roles are District of Columbia $70,832, California $70,563, Massachusetts $69,623. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Communication Consultant roles make?

Salaries for Associate Communication Consultant level roles vary by specialization: Associate Implementation Consultant: $122,069; Communication Consultant: $115,062; Associate Director of Creative Communication: $94,602; EEO Policy and Communication Consultant: $79,700; College Associate Professor - Communication: $79,200.

Associate Communication Consultant Salary in South Carolina

How much does an Associate Communication Consultant make in South Carolina? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Communication Consultant in South Carolina is $59,944 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, an Associate Communication Consultant's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,299
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,840 to $64,317
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,282

10% $48,282

50% (Median) $59,944

90% $68,299

Associate Communication Consultant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,317	$5,360	$1,237	$31
Average	$59,944	$4,995	$1,153	$29
25th Percentile	$53,840	$4,487	$1,035	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Communication Consultant Salaries

An Associate Communication Consultant'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Associate Communication Consultant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Communication Consultant'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): $59,032
Early Career (1-2 years): $71,850
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,906
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $106,546
Expert (over 8 years): $100,171

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Associate Communication Consultant	less than 1 year	$59,032
Communications Editor II	1-2 years	$71,850
Communications Editor III	2-4 years	$92,906
Communications Editor IV	5-8 years	$106,546
Communications Editor Supervisor	over 8 years	$100,171

How Do Associate Communication Consultant 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 Associate Communication Consultants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $70,832.
California: $70,563.
Massachusetts: $69,623.

District of Columbia $70,832 California $70,563 Massachusetts $69,623 Washington $69,367 New Jersey $69,341 Alaska $69,252 Connecticut $68,369 New York $68,011

Hawaii $66,866 Rhode Island $66,328 Maryland $65,963 Minnesota $65,464 Colorado $65,273 Illinois $65,209 Oregon $64,965 Delaware $64,786

New Hampshire $64,674 Virginia $64,422 Pennsylvania $63,686 Nevada $63,315 North Dakota $63,193 Michigan $63,001 Wisconsin $62,931 Vermont $62,790

Texas $62,400 Maine $62,375 Arizona $62,336 Ohio $62,291 Georgia $61,703 Indiana $61,409 Wyoming $61,351 Utah $61,261

Iowa $61,223 Kansas $60,916 Louisiana $60,826 North Carolina $60,794 Missouri $60,782 Florida $60,532 Montana $60,398 Nebraska $60,270

Kentucky $60,199 South Carolina $59,944 Tennessee $59,784 Idaho $59,720 New Mexico $59,253 Oklahoma $59,150 Alabama $58,773 South Dakota $58,139

Arkansas $57,794 West Virginia $57,608 Mississippi $57,052

Top Paying Cities for Associate Communication Consultant

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:

Spartanburg: $59,726
Boiling Springs: $59,729
Arcadia: $59,726

Spartanburg, SC $59,726

Boiling Springs, SC $59,729

Arcadia, SC $59,726

Buffalo, SC $59,446

Campobello, SC $59,320

Chesnee, SC $59,564

Clifton, SC $59,718

Clinton, SC $58,777

Converse, SC $59,733

Cowpens, SC $59,647

Cross Anchor, SC $59,311

Cross Hill, SC $58,263

Drayton, SC $59,727

Duncan, SC $59,580

Enoree, SC $59,333

Fairforest, SC $59,726

Fingerville, SC $59,505

Gaffney, SC $59,806

Glendale, SC $59,741

Alcolu, SC $56,599

Ballentine, SC $59,034

Bamberg, SC $57,738

Batesburg, SC $58,486

Bethune, SC $57,884

Bishopville, SC $57,256

Blackstock, SC $59,435

Blair, SC $59,024

Blythewood, SC $58,943

Bowman, SC $57,733

Camden, SC $58,232

Cameron, SC $57,619

Carlisle, SC $59,219

Cassatt, SC $57,859

Cayce, SC $59,086

Chapin, SC $58,827

Chappells, SC $58,040

Cope, SC $57,917

Cordova, SC $58,070

Dalzell, SC $57,102

Davis Station, SC $57,088

Denmark, SC $57,874

Eastover, SC $58,345

Elgin, SC $58,793

Elliott, SC $57,051

Elloree, SC $57,648

Eutawville, SC $57,977

Gable, SC $56,601

Gadsden, SC $58,349

Gaston, SC $58,951

Gilbert, SC $58,750

Great Falls, SC $59,834

Greeleyville, SC $57,243

Heath Springs, SC $59,425

Holly Hill, SC $57,889

Hopkins, SC $58,909

Horatio, SC $57,853

Irmo, SC $58,955

Jenkinsville, SC $58,925

Kershaw, SC $58,347

Lamar, SC $57,298

Leesville, SC $58,644

Lexington, SC $59,008

Liberty Hill, SC $59,017

Little Mountain, SC $58,788

Lugoff, SC $58,525

Lydia, SC $57,367

Lynchburg, SC $56,889

Ehrhardt, SC $57,377

Lodge, SC $57,390

Mc Bee, SC $57,942

Manning, SC $56,897

Mayesville, SC $56,632

Monetta, SC $58,424

Neeses, SC $58,336

Newberry, SC $58,402

New Zion, SC $56,801

North, SC $58,463

Norway, SC $58,012

Olanta, SC $57,171

Orangeburg, SC $57,920

Peak, SC $58,886

Pelion, SC $58,715

Pinewood, SC $57,065

New Ellenton, SC $58,919

Allendale, SC $57,827

Barnwell, SC $58,121

Hilda, SC $57,936

Bath, SC $59,201

Blackville, SC $57,947

Bradley, SC $58,151

Clarks Hill, SC $58,994

Clearwater, SC $59,201

Edgefield, SC $58,722

Elko, SC $58,241

Fairfax, SC $57,638

Gloverville, SC $59,159

Graniteville, SC $59,129

Jackson, SC $59,114

Johnston, SC $58,601

Langley, SC $59,186

Mc Cormick, SC $58,289

Martin, SC $57,940

Modoc, SC $58,775

Montmorenci, SC $58,804

Mount Carmel, SC $57,886

North Augusta, SC $59,201

Beech Island, SC $59,201

Olar, SC $57,698

Parksville, SC $58,670

Plum Branch, SC $58,608

Sycamore, SC $57,678

Trenton, SC $58,885

Troy, SC $58,445

Ulmer, SC $57,667

Vaucluse, SC $59,087

Warrenville, SC $59,147

Williston, SC $58,397

Windsor, SC $58,576

Beaufort, SC $58,658

Ladys Island, SC $58,454

Okatie, SC $58,964

Bluffton, SC $59,217

Brunson, SC $57,470

Coosawhatchie, SC $58,514

Crocketville, SC $57,631

Dale, SC $58,312

Daufuskie Island, SC $59,267

Early Branch, SC $57,980

Estill, SC $57,946

Saint Helena Island, SC $58,574

Furman, SC $58,102

Garnett, SC $58,374

Gifford, SC $57,740

Hampton, SC $57,716

Hilton Head Island, SC $58,993

Hardeeville, SC $59,351

Islandton, SC $57,494

Lobeco, SC $58,349

Luray, SC $57,522

Miley, SC $57,428

Pineland, SC $58,415

Port Royal, SC $58,722

Ridgeland, SC $58,755

Scotia, SC $58,111

Seabrook, SC $58,290

Sheldon, SC $58,575

Tillman, SC $58,693

Varnville, SC $57,852

Yemassee, SC $58,043

Clemson, SC $58,756

Cleveland, SC $58,856

Conestee, SC $59,203

Donalds, SC $58,708

Inman, SC $59,585

Joanna, SC $58,583

Jonesville, SC $59,609

Kinards, SC $58,176

Landrum, SC $58,957

Laurens, SC $58,773

Lockhart, SC $59,626

Lyman, SC $59,389

Mayo, SC $59,634

Moore, SC $59,720

Mountville, SC $58,348

Pacolet, SC $59,645

Pacolet Mills, SC $59,658

Pauline, SC $59,605

Reidville, SC $59,547

Roebuck, SC $59,698

Startex, SC $59,691

Una, SC $59,726

Union, SC $59,393

Waterloo, SC $58,477

Wellford, SC $59,675

White Stone, SC $59,736

Woodruff, SC $59,480

Charleston, SC $60,750

Charleston Afb, SC $60,750

North Charleston, SC $60,750

Hanahan, SC $60,750

Adams Run, SC $59,818

Awendaw, SC $60,208

Bethera, SC $59,558

Bonneau, SC $58,946

Branchville, SC $57,650

Canadys, SC $58,276

Cordesville, SC $59,890

Cottageville, SC $59,400

Cross, SC $58,261

Dorchester, SC $58,809

Edisto Island, SC $59,641

Due West, SC $58,468

Easley, SC $59,114

Fair Play, SC $58,318

Fountain Inn, SC $59,056

Gray Court, SC $58,956

Greenwood, SC $58,274

Greer, SC $59,178

Hodges, SC $58,447

Honea Path, SC $58,828

Iva, SC $58,274

La France, SC $58,807

Liberty, SC $58,959

Long Creek, SC $57,967

Lowndesville, SC $58,296

Marietta, SC $58,955

Mauldin, SC $59,180

Mountain Rest, SC $58,107

Newry, SC $58,653

Ninety Six, SC $58,199

Norris, SC $58,869

Pelzer, SC $59,042

Pendleton, SC $58,836

Pickens, SC $58,898

Seneca, SC $58,639

Piedmont, SC $59,135

Richland, SC $58,463

Salem, SC $58,521

Sandy Springs, SC $58,758

Simpsonville, SC $59,088

Six Mile, SC $58,750

Slater, SC $59,037

Starr, SC $58,530

Sunset, SC $58,702

Tamassee, SC $58,258

Taylors, SC $59,130

Tigerville, SC $59,024

Townville, SC $58,564

Travelers Rest, SC $59,026

Walhalla, SC $58,384

Ware Shoals, SC $58,797

Westminster, SC $58,216

West Union, SC $58,538

Williamston, SC $58,970

Blacksburg, SC $60,357

Bowling Green, SC $61,207

Catawba, SC $61,263

Chester, SC $60,402

Fort Mill, SC $61,236

Chesterfield, SC $57,997

Clover, SC $61,240

Edgemoor, SC $61,247

Fort Lawn, SC $60,694

Hickory Grove, SC $59,955

Jefferson, SC $58,209

Lancaster, SC $60,411

Lando, SC $61,151

Mc Connells, SC $60,949

Mount Croghan, SC $58,291

Pageland, SC $59,316

Richburg, SC $60,649

Rock Hill, SC $61,652

Ruby, SC $58,162

Sharon, SC $60,177

Smyrna, SC $60,257

Van Wyck, SC $61,188

York, SC $61,094

Aiken, SC $58,869

Folly Beach, SC $60,750

Walterboro, SC $58,338

Williams, SC $57,690

Florence, SC $57,538

Andrews, SC $57,645

Aynor, SC $57,486

Bennettsville, SC $57,345

Blenheim, SC $57,417

Cades, SC $57,035

Centenary, SC $57,296

Cheraw, SC $57,951

Clio, SC $57,330

Conway, SC $57,484

Coward, SC $57,419

Darlington, SC $57,525

Dillon, SC $57,337

Effingham, SC $57,511

Fork, SC $57,321

Galivants Ferry, SC $57,475

Green Sea, SC $57,398

Gresham, SC $57,352

Hamer, SC $57,424

Hartsville, SC $57,553

Hemingway, SC $57,436

Johnsonville, SC $57,221

Kingstree, SC $57,478

Lake City, SC $57,171

Lake View, SC $57,430

Lane, SC $57,594

Latta, SC $57,414

Little River, SC $57,793

Little Rock, SC $57,385

Longs, SC $57,622

Loris, SC $57,460

Mc Coll, SC $57,580

Marion, SC $57,372

Myrtle Beach, SC $57,634

Minturn, SC $57,340

Mullins, SC $57,339

Murrells Inlet, SC $57,495

Nesmith, SC $57,407

Nichols, SC $57,381

North Myrtle Beach, SC $57,779

Pamplico, SC $57,361

Patrick, SC $57,917

Pawleys Island, SC $57,398

Rains, SC $57,355

Salters, SC $57,601

Scranton, SC $57,319

Sellers, SC $57,398

Society Hill, SC $57,375

Tatum, SC $57,562

Wallace, SC $57,752

Greenville, SC $59,201

Abbeville, SC $58,234

Anderson, SC $58,791

Belton, SC $58,874

Calhoun Falls, SC $58,008

Central, SC $58,810

Georgetown, SC $57,592

Goose Creek, SC $60,596

Green Pond, SC $58,959

Grover, SC $58,238

Harleyville, SC $58,104

Hollywood, SC $60,123

Huger, SC $60,023

Isle Of Palms, SC $60,738

Jacksonboro, SC $59,361

Jamestown, SC $59,162

Johns Island, SC $60,750

Ladson, SC $60,448

Mc Clellanville, SC $59,207

Moncks Corner, SC $59,590

Mount Pleasant, SC $60,750

Pineville, SC $57,774

Pinopolis, SC $58,920

Ravenel, SC $60,500

Reevesville, SC $57,811

Ridgeville, SC $59,648

Round O, SC $59,155

Ruffin, SC $57,784

Russellville, SC $57,987

Saint George, SC $58,152

Saint Stephen, SC $57,997

Smoaks, SC $57,649

Sullivans Island, SC $60,750

Summerville, SC $59,984

Wadmalaw Island, SC $60,402

Pomaria, SC $58,864

Gramling, SC $59,349

Prosperity, SC $58,676

Rembert, SC $57,600

Ridge Spring, SC $58,555

Ridgeway, SC $58,868

Rion, SC $58,958

Rowesville, SC $57,804

Saint Matthews, SC $58,159

Salley, SC $58,393

Saluda, SC $58,201

Santee, SC $57,873

Sardinia, SC $56,826

Silverstreet, SC $58,110

Springfield, SC $58,242

State Park, SC $59,085

Summerton, SC $57,367

Sumter, SC $56,566

Shaw A F B, SC $56,970

Swansea, SC $58,765

Timmonsville, SC $57,458

Turbeville, SC $56,850

Vance, SC $57,909

Wagener, SC $58,407

Ward, SC $58,420

Wedgefield, SC $57,238

West Columbia, SC $59,086

Westville, SC $58,342

White Rock, SC $58,892

Whitmire, SC $58,438

Winnsboro, SC $59,104

Columbia, SC $59,086

Associate Communication Consultant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Communication Consultant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Associate Communication Consultant positions in Chemicals or MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Communication Consultant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Associate Communication Consultant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$83,921	$40.0	40%
Pharmaceuticals	$77,927	$37.0	30%
Financial Services	$74,929	$36.0	25%
Software & Networking	$71,932	$35.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$68,935	$33.0	15%

Associate Communication Consultant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Communication Consultant'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.

$53,840

Average $59,944/year

$64,317

$4,487

Average $4,995/month

$5,360

$1,035

Average $1,153/week

$1,237

$26

Average $29/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,317	$5,360	$1,237	$31
Average	$59,944	$4,995	$1,153	$29
25th Percentile	$53,840	$4,487	$1,035	$26

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