Mid-Level

Marketing Administrator

The marketing operations coordinator — managing administrative tasks that keep marketing teams running smoothly.

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Job markets for Marketing Administrators
Employment concentration · ~335 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Marketing Administrator

As a Marketing Administrator, you provide the administrative support that keeps marketing operations running. You're managing schedules, coordinating meetings, processing invoices, maintaining files, ordering supplies, and handling the logistical details that marketing teams depend on. This is an operations-focused role that requires organization and reliability.

Your day involves varied administrative tasks. You might coordinate a campaign meeting, process vendor invoices, maintain the marketing asset library, update project tracking spreadsheets, and handle correspondence. You need to be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple requests.

The challenge is supporting multiple people and projects simultaneously. Marketing moves fast, with many concurrent initiatives and changing priorities. Success requires staying organized, anticipating needs, and maintaining quality while handling volume.

Working ConditionsHigh
AchievementHigh
RelationshipsAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
RecognitionAbove avg
SupportAbove avg
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Team sizeCoordination scopeTool systemsExternal vendor contactEvent involvement
Marketing administration varies by team size and structure. In smaller teams, you might support the entire marketing function; in larger ones, you might specialize in specific areas like events or creative services. Some roles involve significant external vendor coordination; others are primarily internal. Technology systems vary widely.
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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
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Marketing Administrators (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.
Exploring the Marketing Administrator career path? Truest helps you figure out if it's the right fit — and plan your path forward.
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Project management
Coordinating initiatives is a natural advancement path
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Marketing fundamentals
Understanding the work you support creates opportunities
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Technology skills
Marketing operations increasingly requires system expertise
Who would I be supporting — which teams or leaders?
What systems and tools does the marketing team use?
What's the balance between routine tasks and project-based work?
How much external vendor coordination is involved?
Is there opportunity to get involved in marketing work beyond administration?
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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
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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