Mid-Level

Marketing Associate

The marketing contributor — supporting campaigns, research, and marketing operations across channels.

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Job markets for Marketing Associates
Employment concentration · ~391 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Marketing Associate

As a Marketing Associate, you support marketing activities across the organization. You're assisting with campaigns, conducting research, helping with content, pulling data, and handling the varied tasks that keep marketing moving. This is a learning role where you get exposure to multiple marketing disciplines.

Your day involves a mix of tasks. You might pull market research data in the morning, assist with social media content, help prepare a presentation, coordinate with vendors on materials, and update the CRM. You need to be adaptable, eager to learn, and comfortable with varied assignments.

The challenge is developing expertise while handling diverse responsibilities. Associate roles often involve whatever needs to get done. Success requires being reliable on execution while actively learning about marketing strategy and developing depth in areas you want to grow.

AchievementModerate
Working ConditionsModerate
SupportModerate
IndependenceModerate
RecognitionLower
RelationshipsLower
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StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Marketing focusTeam structureIndustryGrowth opportunitySpecialization path
Marketing associate roles vary significantly by company. Some are generalist support roles; others focus on specific areas like digital, events, or research. The growth path also differs — some companies promote internally; others expect associates to specialize and move into specialist roles. Industry affects what marketing activities are emphasized.
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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 Associates (SOC 13-1161.00), 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 Associate career path? Truest helps you figure out if it's the right fit — and plan your path forward.
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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.

$42K–$145K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
861K
U.S. Employment
+6.7%
10yr Growth
87K
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

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingActive LearningMathematicsMonitoring
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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