Admissions Assistant

Admissions Assistant Salary

$19.5K

$36K

$58K

$38,736

/year

$18.62

/hour

Admissions Assistant Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$38,736

Columbus

Ohio

$37,415

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    How much does an Admissions Assistant make?

    As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for an Admissions Assistant in the United States is $38,736 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $18.62 an hour. This is the equivalent of $744/week or $3,228/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $58,000 and as low as $19,500, the majority of Admissions Assistant salaries currently range between $30,500 (25th percentile) to $44,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $53,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Admissions Assistant varies greatly (by as much as 14000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    An Admissions Assistant in your area makes on average $37,415 per year, or $1,321 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $38,736. Ohio ranks number 43 out of 50 states nationwide for Admissions Assistant salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Admissions Assistant jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Admissions Assistant Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Admissions Assistant job is above the national average. Topping the list is Gilroy, CA, , with Nome, AK, and West Hollywood, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. West Hollywood, CA, beats the national average by $9,303 (24.0%), and Gilroy, CA, furthers that trend with another $9,724 (25.1%) above the $38,736 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Admissions Assistant appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Gilroy, CA, and Sitka, AK, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Admissions Assistant role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Gilroy, CA

    $48,460

    $23.30

    Nome, AK

    $48,052

    $23.10

    West Hollywood, CA

    $48,039

    $23.10

    Cupertino, CA

    $47,790

    $22.98

    Berkeley, CA

    $47,430

    $22.80

    Redwood City, CA

    $47,427

    $22.80

    Sammamish, WA

    $47,423

    $22.80

    West Sacramento, CA

    $47,077

    $22.63

    Atherton, CA

    $46,948

    $22.57

    Sitka, AK

    $46,665

    $22.44

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Admissions Assistant Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Admissions Assistant category.

    For example Aamc jobs pay as much as $68,936 (178.0%) more than the average Admissions Assistant salary of $38,736. If you're qualified, finding work as an Aamc may help you make more money than that of the average Admissions Assistant position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Aamc

    $107,672

    $51.77

    Director Of Graduate Admissions

    $67,111

    $32.26

    Director Of Admissions

    $64,168

    $30.85

    Admissions Manager

    $58,835

    $28.29

    Admission

    $38,736

    $18.62

    About Our Data

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    Infographic detailing Admissions Assistant salary across the United States as of May 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $38,736 per year or $18.62 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.