Community Relations Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Community Relations Associate make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Community Relations Associate in the United States is $78,967 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,552
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,647 to $89,219
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,161
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Community Relations Associate Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $89,219 $7,435 $1,716 $43
Average $78,967 $6,581 $1,519 $38
25th Percentile $69,647 $5,804 $1,339 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Community Relations Associate Salaries

A Community Relations Associate'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 Community Relations Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Community Relations Associate'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): $78,388
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $93,996
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,432
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,177
  • Expert (over 8 years): $128,458
Levels Salary
Community... Level Community Relations Associate$78,388
Community... Level Community Relations Associate$93,996
Community... Level Community Relations Associate$110,432
Community... Level Community Relations Associate$132,177
Community... Level Community Relations Associate$128,458
$78,388 0 yr
$93,996 < 2 yrs
$110,432 2-4 yrs
$132,177 5-8 yrs
$128,458 > 8 yrs
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How Do Community Relations Associate 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 Community Relations Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $87,433.
  • California: $87,101.
  • Massachusetts: $85,940.

Top Paying Cities for Community Relations Associates

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: $99,602
  • San Francisco: $98,622
  • Oakland: $96,435

What Skills Can Increase a Community Relations Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.19% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • KPI (Mentioned in 2.81% Job Postings): KPI stands for key performance indicator, a quantifiable measure of performance over time for a specific objective.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.3% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 5.19%
KPI 2.81%
Microsoft Office 1.3%
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 Community Relations Associate's salary.
  • Community Development: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Community Development
$80,547
2%
Integrity
$80,547
2%
Leadership
$80,547
2%
Initiative
$80,547
2%
Collaboration
$79,757
1%
Market Development
$78,967
0%
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How Education impacts a Community Relations Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Community Relations Associates 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 Community Relations Associate with a Bachelor's Degree is between $73,739 and $79,735).

Community Relations Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Community Relations Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.1%
High School 5.1%
Associates 10.2%
Bachelors 55.9%
Masters 28.8%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Community Relations Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Community Relations Associate'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 May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Community Relations Associate

Salaries for a Community Relations Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $69,090 in 2023 to around $69,407 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Community Relations Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Community Relations Associate Over Time

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