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Associate Bursar - Higher Ed. Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Bursar - Higher Ed. make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Bursar - Higher Ed. in the United States is $64,290 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, an Associate Bursar - Higher Ed.'s salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,777
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,990 to $74,490
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,612
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Associate Bursar - Higher Ed. Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $74,490 $6,208 $1,433 $36
Average $64,290 $5,358 $1,236 $31
25th Percentile $53,990 $4,499 $1,038 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Bursar - Higher Ed. Salaries

An Associate Bursar - Higher Ed.'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, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Associate Bursar - Higher Ed. Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Bursar - Higher Ed.'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): $60,908
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $61,215
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $65,051
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $69,314
  • Expert (over 8 years): $69,618
Levels Salary
Entry Level Associate Bursar - Higher Ed.$60,908
Intermediate Level Associate Bursar - Higher Ed.$61,215
Senior Level Associate Bursar - Higher Ed.$65,051
Specialist Level Associate Bursar - Higher Ed.$69,314
Expert Level Associate Bursar - Higher Ed.$69,618
$60,908 0 yr
$61,215 < 2 yrs
$65,051 2-4 yrs
$69,314 5-8 yrs
$69,618 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Associate Bursar - Higher Ed.s

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: $80,990
  • San Francisco: $80,090
  • Oakland: $78,490

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Bursar - Higher Ed.'s Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.73% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Financial Services (Mentioned in 2.38% Job Postings): A services provided by the finance industry, which encompasses a broad range of businesses that manage money. These services involve banking, brokerage, mortgages, credit cards, payment services, real estate, investment funds, taxes and accounting.
  • Business Operations (Mentioned in 0.79% Job Postings): The outcome of business operations is the harvesting of value from assets owned by a business. Assets can be either physical or intangible. An example of value derived from a physical asset, like a building, is rent. An example of value derived from an intangible asset, like an idea, is a royalty. The effort involved in "harvesting" this value is what constitutes business operations cycles.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 8.73%
Financial Services 2.38%
Business Operations 0.79%
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 Bursar - Higher Ed.'s salary.
  • Business Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Purchasing: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Operations
$75,219
17%
Purchasing
$72,005
12%
Leadership
$70,719
10%
Computer Science
$69,433
8%
Accounts Payable
$69,433
8%
Effective Communication
$67,505
5%
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Associate Bursar - Higher Ed. Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Associate Bursar - Higher Ed. salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $66,347. While startup companies pay approximate $56,692.

Associate Bursar - Higher Ed. Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$56,692
Growth Stage51~500$59,814
Established501~5000$64,229
Enterprise5000+$66,347

Associate Bursar - Higher Ed. Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Bursar - Higher Ed.'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 August 01, 2026

Associate Bursar - Higher Ed. Salary Growth & Career Path

For an Associate Bursar - Higher Ed., the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Bursar - Higher Ed. role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $78,300 - a projected growth of 22% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Associate Bursar - Higher Ed.

Salaries for an Associate Bursar - Higher Ed. can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $64,774 in 2023 to around $63,928 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Bursar - Higher Ed. salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Associate Bursar - Higher Ed. Over Time

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2023
$64,774
2024
$64,506
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$63,928
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