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Digital Marketing Coordinator

The Swiss Army knife of digital — touching everything from social to email to web while figuring out what you want to specialize in.

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Enterprisingleading, persuading
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Job markets for Digital Marketing Coordinators
Employment concentration · ~335 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Digital Marketing Coordinator

Digital Marketing Coordinator is a generalist entry role. You're supporting various digital channels: social media, email, website, maybe some paid ads. You get exposure to the full digital toolkit.

Your day might include scheduling social posts, pulling email performance reports, updating website content, and supporting whatever campaign is live. The variety is a feature — you're figuring out what you like.

The people who succeed here are adaptable and self-directed. You'll often need to figure things out without much guidance. It's a great role for learning, but can feel scattered if you prefer depth over breadth.

Working ConditionsHigh
AchievementHigh
RelationshipsAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
RecognitionAbove avg
SupportAbove avg
O*NET Work Values survey
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StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Company sizeIndustryChannel mixTeam structure
Small companies need generalists who do everything. Larger companies may have you support specific channels. B2B and B2C digital marketing feel very different.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Digital Marketing Coordinators (SOC 11-2021.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$82K–$208K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
385K
U.S. Employment
+6.6%
10yr Growth
34K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$76K$72K$68K$65K$61K201920202021202220232024$61K$76K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Critical ThinkingActive LearningReading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingPersuasionMonitoringNegotiation
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
11-2021.00

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