What are the main factors that influence an Associate Community Specialist'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 Community Specialist?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Associate Community Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change An Associate Community Specialist's salary?

An Associate Community Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $59,221 for beginners, reaching about $88,988 at mid-level, and approach $155,146 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Community Specialist?

Associate Community Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Community Specialist roles are District of Columbia $65,136, California $64,889, Massachusetts $64,024. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Community Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Associate Community Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Associate Community Director: $182,778; Associate Community Manager: $126,468; Community Relations Specialist IV: $119,604; Community Support Associate: $108,481; Associate Community Development: $78,583.

Associate Community Specialist Salary in Maryland

How much does an Associate Community Specialist make in Maryland? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Community Specialist in Maryland is $60,659 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $73,839
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,355 to $67,558
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,615

10% $48,615

50% (Median) $60,659

90% $73,839

Associate Community Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,558	$5,630	$1,299	$32
Average	$60,659	$5,055	$1,167	$29
25th Percentile	$54,355	$4,530	$1,045	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Community Specialist Salaries

An Associate Community Specialist'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 Community Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Community Specialist'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): $59,221
Early Career (1-2 years): $74,119
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,988
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,805
Expert (over 8 years): $155,146

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Associate Community Specialist	less than 1 year	$59,221
Marketing Communications Specialist II	1-2 years	$74,119
Marketing Communications Specialist III	2-4 years	$88,988
Marketing Communications Specialist IV	5-8 years	$115,805
Marketing Communications Specialist V	over 8 years	$155,146

How Do Associate Community Specialist 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 Community Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $65,136.
California: $64,889.
Massachusetts: $64,024.

District of Columbia $65,136 California $64,889 Massachusetts $64,024 Washington $63,789 New Jersey $63,765 Alaska $63,683 Connecticut $62,871 New York $62,541

Hawaii $61,488 Rhode Island $60,994 Maryland $60,659 Minnesota $60,200 Colorado $60,023 Illinois $59,965 Oregon $59,741 Delaware $59,576

New Hampshire $59,473 Virginia $59,241 Pennsylvania $58,564 Nevada $58,223 North Dakota $58,111 Michigan $57,935 Wisconsin $57,870 Vermont $57,741

Texas $57,382 Maine $57,358 Arizona $57,323 Ohio $57,282 Georgia $56,741 Indiana $56,470 Wyoming $56,417 Utah $56,335

Iowa $56,300 Kansas $56,017 Louisiana $55,935 North Carolina $55,905 Missouri $55,894 Florida $55,664 Montana $55,541 Nebraska $55,423

Kentucky $55,358 South Carolina $55,123 Tennessee $54,976 Idaho $54,917 New Mexico $54,488 Oklahoma $54,393 Alabama $54,046 South Dakota $53,464

Arkansas $53,146 West Virginia $52,976 Mississippi $52,464

Top Paying Cities for Associate Community Specialist

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:

Owings: $62,458
Riverdale: $64,692
College Park: $64,618

Owings, MD $62,458

Riverdale, MD $64,692

College Park, MD $64,618

Fort Washington, MD $64,576

Oxon Hill, MD $64,762

Suitland, MD $64,742

District Heights, MD $64,709

Temple Hills, MD $64,743

Deale, MD $62,168

Dunkirk, MD $62,826

Fort George G Meade, MD $61,385

Friendship, MD $62,366

Fulton, MD $62,201

Andrews Air Force Base, MD $64,523

Savage, MD $61,476

Shady Side, MD $61,678

Galesville, MD $61,950

Greenbelt, MD $64,394

Glenn Dale, MD $63,683

Upper Marlboro, MD $63,744

Harwood, MD $62,188

Highland, MD $62,144

West River, MD $62,200

Tracys Landing, MD $62,244

Hyattsville, MD $64,744

Jessup, MD $61,174

Bethesda, MD $64,763

Glen Echo, MD $64,752

Chevy Chase, MD $64,756

Cabin John, MD $64,738

Olney, MD $63,280

Brookeville, MD $62,099

Poolesville, MD $62,645

Barnesville, MD $61,774

Beallsville, MD $61,887

Boyds, MD $62,361

Dickerson, MD $61,816

Rockville, MD $64,025

Potomac, MD $64,210

Derwood, MD $63,346

Sandy Spring, MD $62,977

Ashton, MD $62,838

Brinklow, MD $62,371

Burtonsville, MD $63,101

Montgomery Village, MD $62,585

Kensington, MD $64,702

Garrett Park, MD $64,626

Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $64,118

Silver Spring, MD $64,664

Takoma Park, MD $64,749

Aberdeen, MD $59,309

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $59,296

Abingdon, MD $59,755

Gunpowder, MD $60,115

Arnold, MD $60,815

Baldwin, MD $60,002

Bel Air, MD $59,503

Belcamp, MD $59,590

Benson, MD $59,230

Boring, MD $59,362

Brooklandville, MD $60,586

Butler, MD $59,919

Chase, MD $60,392

Churchville, MD $59,059

Clarksville, MD $61,485

Cockeysville, MD $60,034

Hunt Valley, MD $60,286

Crownsville, MD $61,226

Darlington, MD $58,536

Davidsonville, MD $62,120

Dayton, MD $61,446

Edgewater, MD $61,551

Edgewood, MD $59,936

Ellicott City, MD $60,706

Columbia, MD $61,161

Fallston, MD $59,780

Finksburg, MD $59,800

Forest Hill, MD $59,179

Fork, MD $60,205

Fort Howard, MD $60,585

Freeland, MD $57,990

Gambrills, MD $61,458

Gibson Island, MD $60,619

Glen Arm, MD $60,427

Glen Burnie, MD $60,691

Glyndon, MD $60,110

Hampstead, MD $58,728

Elkridge, MD $60,757

Hanover, MD $60,792

Harmans, MD $60,789

Havre De Grace, MD $58,923

Hydes, MD $60,210

Jarrettsville, MD $58,983

Joppa, MD $60,089

Kingsville, MD $60,222

Lineboro, MD $57,843

Linthicum Heights, MD $60,700

Long Green, MD $60,328

Spencerville, MD $63,008

Clarksburg, MD $61,629

Damascus, MD $61,099

Germantown, MD $62,925

Annapolis, MD $61,285

Cumberland, MD $55,672

Accident, MD $55,579

Barton, MD $55,841

Bittinger, MD $55,736

Bloomington, MD $55,934

Corriganville, MD $55,318

Eckhart Mines, MD $55,625

Ellerslie, MD $55,389

Flintstone, MD $55,686

Friendsville, MD $55,564

Frostburg, MD $55,548

Grantsville, MD $55,551

Kitzmiller, MD $55,555

Lonaconing, MD $55,740

Luke, MD $55,938

Mc Henry, MD $55,585

Midland, MD $55,927

Midlothian, MD $55,556

Mount Savage, MD $55,302

Oakland, MD $55,424

Oldtown, MD $55,762

Pinto, MD $55,865

Rawlings, MD $55,882

Spring Gap, MD $55,829

Swanton, MD $55,694

Westernport, MD $55,936

Easton, MD $60,070

Barclay, MD $59,569

Bethlehem, MD $59,645

Betterton, MD $59,613

Bozman, MD $60,582

Cambridge, MD $59,648

Centreville, MD $60,133

Chester, MD $60,597

Chestertown, MD $59,892

Church Creek, MD $59,554

Church Hill, MD $59,811

Claiborne, MD $60,691

Cordova, MD $59,867

Crapo, MD $59,029

Crocheron, MD $58,603

Crumpton, MD $59,500

Denton, MD $59,555

East New Market, MD $59,410

Federalsburg, MD $59,399

Fishing Creek, MD $59,248

Galena, MD $59,340

Goldsboro, MD $59,440

Grasonville, MD $60,482

Greensboro, MD $59,451

Henderson, MD $59,506

Hillsboro, MD $59,910

Hurlock, MD $59,424

Ingleside, MD $59,616

Kennedyville, MD $59,446

Mcdaniel, MD $60,667

Madison, MD $60,018

Marydel, MD $59,342

Massey, MD $59,354

Millington, MD $59,438

Neavitt, MD $60,658

Newcomb, MD $60,240

Oxford, MD $59,942

Preston, MD $59,623

Price, MD $59,852

Queen Anne, MD $60,008

Queenstown, MD $60,350

Rhodesdale, MD $59,068

Ridgely, MD $59,686

Rock Hall, MD $60,257

Royal Oak, MD $60,128

Saint Michaels, MD $60,536

Secretary, MD $59,637

Sherwood, MD $61,028

Deal Island, MD $58,154

Eden, MD $58,269

Ewell, MD $57,973

Fruitland, MD $58,469

Girdletree, MD $57,840

Hebron, MD $58,414

Linkwood, MD $59,239

Manokin, MD $58,077

Mardela Springs, MD $58,624

Marion Station, MD $57,873

Nanticoke, MD $58,389

Newark, MD $58,146

Ocean City, MD $58,426

Parsonsburg, MD $58,309

Pittsville, MD $58,310

Pocomoke City, MD $57,949

Powellville, MD $58,281

Princess Anne, MD $58,227

Quantico, MD $58,300

Rehobeth, MD $57,856

Sharptown, MD $58,946

Showell, MD $58,309

Snow Hill, MD $58,103

Stockton, MD $57,755

Tyaskin, MD $58,243

Tylerton, MD $58,042

Upper Fairmount, MD $58,219

Vienna, MD $58,749

Westover, MD $58,077

Whaleyville, MD $58,279

Willards, MD $58,302

Delmar, MD $58,456

North East, MD $58,977

Perry Point, MD $58,892

Perryville, MD $58,870

Port Deposit, MD $58,724

Rising Sun, MD $58,532

Warwick, MD $59,327

Cecilton, MD $59,286

Charlestown, MD $58,969

Chesapeake City, MD $59,285

Childs, MD $59,206

Stevensville, MD $60,752

Colora, MD $58,480

Conowingo, MD $58,381

Earleville, MD $59,230

Elk Mills, MD $59,226

Elkton, MD $59,183

Georgetown, MD $59,274

Lutherville Timonium, MD $60,536

Abell, MD $59,934

Accokeek, MD $64,046

Aquasco, MD $62,461

Avenue, MD $60,030

Barstow, MD $61,715

Bel Alton, MD $62,021

Benedict, MD $61,979

Brandywine, MD $63,439

Broomes Island, MD $61,015

Bryans Road, MD $63,921

Bryantown, MD $62,765

Bushwood, MD $60,073

California, MD $60,022

Callaway, MD $59,603

Chaptico, MD $60,644

Charlotte Hall, MD $61,559

Cheltenham, MD $64,033

Clements, MD $60,645

Cobb Island, MD $60,100

Coltons Point, MD $59,818

Compton, MD $60,144

Dameron, MD $58,844

Dowell, MD $60,209

Drayden, MD $58,985

Faulkner, MD $61,689

Great Mills, MD $59,700

Helen, MD $61,211

Hollywood, MD $60,377

Hughesville, MD $62,346

Huntingtown, MD $62,090

Indian Head, MD $62,477

Ironsides, MD $62,225

Issue, MD $60,425

La Plata, MD $62,654

Leonardtown, MD $59,922

Lexington Park, MD $59,517

Loveville, MD $60,551

Lusby, MD $60,322

Marbury, MD $62,978

Mechanicsville, MD $61,199

Morganza, MD $60,841

Mount Victoria, MD $60,142

Nanjemoy, MD $61,493

Newburg, MD $60,876

Park Hall, MD $59,342

Patuxent River, MD $59,656

Piney Point, MD $59,077

Pomfret, MD $63,334

Port Republic, MD $61,347

Port Tobacco, MD $62,422

Prince Frederick, MD $61,719

Ridge, MD $58,583

Rock Point, MD $60,855

Saint Inigoes, MD $58,772

Saint Leonard, MD $61,051

Saint Marys City, MD $59,330

Scotland, MD $58,195

Solomons, MD $60,155

Sunderland, MD $62,214

Tall Timbers, MD $59,152

Valley Lee, MD $59,176

Welcome, MD $62,034

White Plains, MD $63,341

Southern Md Facility, MD $64,114

Annapolis Junction, MD $61,313

Lanham, MD $64,357

Beltsville, MD $64,265

Laurel, MD $62,864

Bladensburg, MD $64,734

Lothian, MD $62,828

Mount Rainier, MD $64,764

North Beach, MD $61,955

Bowie, MD $62,854

Brentwood, MD $64,760

Capitol Heights, MD $64,732

Chesapeake Beach, MD $61,924

Churchton, MD $61,938

Clinton, MD $64,367

Still Pond, MD $59,616

Sudlersville, MD $59,505

Taylors Island, MD $60,033

Templeville, MD $59,346

Tilghman, MD $60,891

Toddville, MD $58,739

Trappe, MD $59,685

Wingate, MD $58,969

Wittman, MD $60,691

Woolford, MD $59,786

Worton, MD $59,821

Wye Mills, MD $60,245

Frederick, MD $59,563

Adamstown, MD $60,801

Big Pool, MD $56,478

Boonsboro, MD $58,490

Braddock Heights, MD $59,533

Brownsville, MD $59,359

Brunswick, MD $59,908

Buckeystown, MD $60,348

Burkittsville, MD $59,455

Cascade, MD $57,958

Cavetown, MD $57,884

Chewsville, MD $57,974

Clear Spring, MD $57,198

Cooksville, MD $60,681

Emmitsburg, MD $58,151

Fairplay, MD $58,114

Funkstown, MD $58,109

Glenelg, MD $61,323

Glenwood, MD $61,022

Hagerstown, MD $57,814

Hancock, MD $56,200

Ijamsville, MD $60,652

Jefferson, MD $59,967

Keedysville, MD $58,676

Keymar, MD $58,646

Knoxville, MD $59,593

Ladiesburg, MD $58,857

Libertytown, MD $59,399

Lisbon, MD $60,688

Little Orleans, MD $55,889

Maugansville, MD $57,604

Middletown, MD $59,314

Monrovia, MD $60,519

Mount Airy, MD $60,156

Myersville, MD $58,543

New Market, MD $59,912

New Midway, MD $58,856

New Windsor, MD $59,388

Point Of Rocks, MD $60,686

Rocky Ridge, MD $58,464

Rohrersville, MD $59,076

Sabillasville, MD $58,036

Saint James, MD $58,123

Sharpsburg, MD $58,589

Smithsburg, MD $57,937

Sykesville, MD $60,311

Taneytown, MD $58,290

Thurmont, MD $58,530

Tuscarora, MD $60,918

Union Bridge, MD $59,147

Unionville, MD $59,433

Walkersville, MD $59,223

West Friendship, MD $60,814

Williamsport, MD $57,877

Woodbine, MD $60,682

Woodsboro, MD $58,941

Salisbury, MD $58,457

Allen, MD $58,377

Berlin, MD $58,315

Bishopville, MD $58,329

Bivalve, MD $58,543

Manchester, MD $58,021

Marriottsville, MD $60,552

Maryland Line, MD $57,843

Mayo, MD $61,415

Millersville, MD $60,914

Monkton, MD $59,481

Odenton, MD $61,530

Crofton, MD $61,882

Owings Mills, MD $60,432

Parkton, MD $58,569

Pasadena, MD $60,635

Perry Hall, MD $60,471

Perryman, MD $59,463

Phoenix, MD $60,153

Pylesville, MD $58,219

Randallstown, MD $60,525

Reisterstown, MD $60,289

Riderwood, MD $60,653

Riva, MD $61,650

Severn, MD $60,905

Severna Park, MD $60,822

Simpsonville, MD $61,415

Sparks Glencoe, MD $59,666

Crisfield, MD $58,016

Stevenson, MD $60,565

Dhs, MD $64,061

Waldorf, MD $63,304

Street, MD $58,484

Upperco, MD $59,312

Upper Falls, MD $60,282

Westminster, MD $59,315

Whiteford, MD $58,196

White Hall, MD $58,490

White Marsh, MD $60,415

Woodstock, MD $60,580

Baltimore, MD $60,659

Towson, MD $60,652

Gwynn Oak, MD $60,672

Pikesville, MD $60,629

Sparrows Point, MD $60,593

Middle River, MD $60,468

Essex, MD $60,611

Dundalk, MD $60,669

Brooklyn, MD $60,670

Curtis Bay, MD $60,682

Halethorpe, MD $60,678

Catonsville, MD $60,708

Parkville, MD $60,642

Nottingham, MD $60,581

Rosedale, MD $60,658

Windsor Mill, MD $60,639

Gaithersburg, MD $63,213

Washington Grove, MD $63,246

Associate Community Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Community Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Associate Community Specialist positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Community Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Associate Community Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$66,725	$32.0	10%

Associate Community Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Community Specialist'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.

$54,355

Average $60,659/year

$67,558

$4,530

Average $5,055/month

$5,630

$1,045

Average $1,167/week

$1,299

$26

Average $29/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,558	$5,630	$1,299	$32
Average	$60,659	$5,055	$1,167	$29
25th Percentile	$54,355	$4,530	$1,045	$26

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