Associate Acquisitions Editor Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Acquisitions Editor make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Associate Acquisitions Editor in the United States is $76,021 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, an Associate Acquisitions Editor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,276
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,899 to $83,483
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,415
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Associate Acquisitions Editor Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $83,483 $6,957 $1,605 $40
Average $76,021 $6,335 $1,462 $37
25th Percentile $68,899 $5,742 $1,325 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Acquisitions Editor Salaries

An Associate Acquisitions Editor'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 Associate Acquisitions Editor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Acquisitions Editor'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): $61,601
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $74,962
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $96,972
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $111,158
  • Expert (over 8 years): $104,486
Levels Salary
Communica... Level Associate Acquisitions Editor$61,601
Associate... Level Associate Acquisitions Editor$74,962
Communica... Level Associate Acquisitions Editor$96,972
Communica... Level Associate Acquisitions Editor$111,158
Communica... Level Associate Acquisitions Editor$104,486
$61,601 0 yr
$74,962 < 2 yrs
$96,972 2-4 yrs
$111,158 5-8 yrs
$104,486 > 8 yrs
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How Do Associate Acquisitions Editor 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 Acquisitions Editors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $84,171.
  • California: $83,852.
  • Massachusetts: $82,734.

Top Paying Cities for Associate Acquisitions Editors

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: $95,886
  • San Francisco: $94,943
  • Oakland: $92,837

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Acquisitions Editor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Time Management (Mentioned in 9.45% Job Postings): Managing and setting priorities, goals, and timetables to boost productivity and efficiency in completing tasks.
  • Social Media Content (Mentioned in 3.15% Job Postings): Social media content is pretty much anything you share on social media, whether it's a text update, a photo, graphic, video, link, etc.
  • Public Relations (Mentioned in 1.57% Job Postings): Public relations (PR) is the practice of deliberately managing the spread of information between an individual or an organization (such as a business, government agency, or a nonprofit organization) and the public. Public relations may include an organization or individual gaining exposure to their audiences using topics of public interest and news items that do not require direct payment. This differentiates it from advertising as a form of marketing communications. Public relations is the idea of creating coverage for clients for free, rather than marketing or advertising. But now, advertising is also a part of greater PR Activities. An example of good public relations would be generating an article featuring a client, rather than paying for the client to be advertised next to the article. The aim of public relations is to inform the public, prospective customers, investors, partners, employees, and other stakeholders and ultimately persuade them to maintain a positive or favorable view about the organization, its leadership, products, or political decisions. Public relations professionals typically work for PR and marketing firms, businesses and companies, government, and public officials as PIOs and nongovernmental organizations, and nonprofit organizations. Jobs central to public relations include account coordinator, account executive, account supervisor, and media relations manager.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Time Management 9.45%
Social Media Content 3.15%
Public Relations 1.57%
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 an Associate Acquisitions Editor's salary.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • HTML: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership
$80,583
6%
Decision Making
$78,302
3%
HTML
$77,542
2%
Presentation
$76,782
1%
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How Education impacts an Associate Acquisitions Editor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Acquisitions Editors 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 an Associate Acquisitions Editor with a Bachelor's Degree is between $73,023 and $78,157).

Associate Acquisitions Editor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Acquisitions Editor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.6%
High School 67.3%
Associates 2.6%
Bachelors 67.3%
Masters 26.9%
Doctorate 3.2%
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Associate Acquisitions Editor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Acquisitions Editor'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 Associate Acquisitions Editor

Salaries for an Associate Acquisitions Editor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $68,357 in 2023 to around $67,071 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Acquisitions Editor salary trends, .

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