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Higher Education Consultant Salary in the United States

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How much does a Higher Education Consultant make?

As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Higher Education Consultant in the United States is around $61,201, with an hourly rate of $29. The average salary ranges from $47,064 (10th percentile) to $77,058 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $53,801 (25th percentile) and $69,501 (75th percentile). A Higher Education Consultant's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and so on. Below, we'll dive deeper into each of these factors to help you understand how they impact compensation.

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Higher Education Consultant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,501	$5,792	$1,337	$33
Average	$61,201	$5,100	$1,177	$29
25th Percentile	$53,801	$4,483	$1,035	$26

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How much does a Higher Education Consultant make by hour, week, month, and year?

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Higher Education Consultant salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Higher Education Consultant is about $61,201 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $29, a monthly salary of about $5,100, and a weekly pay of around $1,177. Click the switch button below to see more details about Higher Education Consultant hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay and so on.

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$53,801

Average $61,201/year

$69,501

$4,483

Average $5,100/month

$5,792

$1,035

Average $1,177/week

$1,337

$26

Average $29/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,501	$5,792	$1,337	$33
Average	$61,201	$5,100	$1,177	$29
25th Percentile	$53,801	$4,483	$1,035	$26

How does experience level affect a Higher Education Consultant's Salary?

An entry-level Higher Education Consultant with less than 1 year of experience earns about $58,871. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $59,092. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $59,976. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $63,779, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $65,637.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Higher Education Consultant	$58,871
Intermediate Level Higher Education Consultant	$59,092
Senior Level Higher Education Consultant	$59,976
Specialist Level Higher Education Consultant	$63,779
Expert Level Higher Education Consultant	$65,637

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How much does salary of Higher Education Consultant vary from state to state?

Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:

In California, the average yearly salary for a Higher Education Consultant is $67,401.
In Massachusetts, the average annual salary is $66,501.
In New Jersey, a Higher Education Consultant earns $66,301 per year.

Alaska $66,201 Alabama $56,201 Arkansas $55,301 Arizona $59,601 California $67,401 Colorado $62,401 Connecticut $65,401 District of Columbia $67,701

Delaware $61,901 Florida $57,901 Georgia $59,001 Hawaii $63,901 Iowa $58,501 Idaho $57,101 Illinois $62,301 Indiana $58,701

Kansas $58,201 Kentucky $57,501 Louisiana $58,101 Massachusetts $66,501 Maryland $63,101 Maine $59,601 Michigan $60,201 Minnesota $62,601

Missouri $58,101 Mississippi $54,501 Montana $57,701 North Carolina $58,101 North Dakota $60,401 Nebraska $57,601 New Hampshire $61,801 New Jersey $66,301

New Mexico $56,601 Nevada $60,501 New York $65,001 Ohio $59,501 Oklahoma $56,501 Oregon $62,101 Pennsylvania $60,901 Rhode Island $63,401

South Carolina $57,301 South Dakota $55,601 Tennessee $57,201 Texas $59,701 Utah $58,601 Virginia $61,601 Vermont $60,001 Washington $66,301

Wisconsin $60,201 West Virginia $55,101 Wyoming $58,601

How much does salary of Higher Education Consultant vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:

In San Francisco, CA, the average yearly salary for a Higher Education Consultant is $76,401.
In New York, NY, the average annual salary is $70,901.
In Boston, MA, a Higher Education Consultant earns $68,201 per year.

San Jose, CA $77,101 San Francisco, CA $76,401 Oakland, CA $74,701 New York, NY $70,901 Queens Village, NY $70,401 Paramus, NJ $69,901 Passaic, NJ $69,901 Bergenfield, NJ $69,801

Stamford, CT $69,701 Huntington, NY $69,601 Newark, NJ $69,201 Bridgeport, CT $69,101 New Brunswick, NJ $68,901 Vallejo, CA $68,801 Middlesex, NJ $68,801 Somerset, NJ $68,701

Petaluma, CA $68,601 Santa Cruz, CA $68,301 Boston, MA $68,201 Monterey, CA $67,901 Fairbanks, AK $67,901 Los Angeles, CA $67,701 Washington, DC $67,701 Seattle, WA $67,601

Santa Rosa, CA $67,601 Juneau, AK $67,401 Orange, CA $67,201 Anchorage, AK $67,101 Anaheim, CA $67,101 Santa Ana, CA $67,001 Nassau, NY $66,901 Long Beach, CA $66,901

Danbury, CT $66,901 Santa Maria, CA $66,701 Everett, WA $66,701 Bremerton, WA $66,401 Trenton, NJ $66,201 Sacramento, CA $66,201 San Diego, CA $66,201 Brockton, MA $66,201

Tacoma, WA $66,101 Santa Barbara, CA $66,101 Lowell, MA $65,801 New Suffolk, NY $65,801 Nashua, NH $65,701 Lompoc, CA $65,601 Ventura, CA $65,601 Stockton, CA $65,501

New Haven, CT $65,401 Atlantic City, NJ $65,301 Hartford, CT $65,101 Modesto, CA $65,101 Poughkeepsie, NY $65,001 New Britain, CT $64,901 Olympia, WA $64,801 Kennewick, WA $64,801

New London, CT $64,801 Norwich, CT $64,801 Lawrence, MA $64,801 Bakersfield, CA $64,601 Riverside, CA $64,501 New Bedford, MA $64,501 Richland, WA $64,501 Portsmouth, NH $64,401

Vineland, NJ $64,401 San Bernardino, CA $64,301 Boulder, CO $64,201 Worcester, MA $64,101 Portland, OR $64,101 Saint Paul, MN $64,001 Minneapolis, MN $64,001 Philadelphia, PA $63,901

Honolulu, HI $63,601 Springfield, MA $63,401 Providence, RI $63,401 Chicago, IL $63,201 Bellingham, WA $63,101 Baltimore, MD $63,101 Chico, CA $62,901 Wilmington, DE $62,801

Pittsfield, MA $62,701 Manchester, NH $62,601 Spokane, WA $62,401 Denver, CO $62,301 Albany, NY $62,101 Troy, NY $62,001 Schenectady, NY $61,901 Burlington, VT $61,801

Portland, ME $61,601 Salem, OR $61,501 Yakima, WA $61,501 Ann Arbor, MI $61,501 Rochester, MN $61,301 Fresno, CA $61,301 Reno, NV $61,301 Milwaukee, WI $61,201

Detroit, MI $61,201 Allentown, PA $61,101 Carson City, NV $61,101 Houston, TX $61,001 Colorado Springs, CO $61,001 Syracuse, NY $61,001 Eugene, OR $60,901 Bismarck, ND $60,801

Gary, IN $60,801 Galveston, TX $60,801 Springfield, OR $60,801 Medford, OR $60,601 Fort Collins, CO $60,601 Austin, TX $60,501 Mesa, AZ $60,401 Phoenix, AZ $60,401

Dallas, TX $60,401 Reading, PA $60,401 Saint Cloud, MN $60,301 Concord, NH $60,301 Madison, WI $60,201 Utica, NY $60,101 Raleigh, NC $60,001 Las Vegas, NV $60,001

Rochester, NY $60,001 Des Moines, IA $60,001 Atlanta, GA $59,901 Battle Creek, MI $59,901 Salt Lake City, UT $59,801 Lancaster, PA $59,801 Champaign, IL $59,701 Harrisburg, PA $59,701

Durham, NC $59,601 Kansas City, MO $59,601 Kansas City, KS $59,601 Fort Worth, TX $59,601 Boca Raton, FL $59,601 Cleveland, OH $59,601 Columbus, OH $59,501 Pittsburgh, PA $59,501

Richmond, VA $59,501 Indianapolis, IN $59,501 Cincinnati, OH $59,401 Petersburg, VA $59,301 Billings, MT $59,201 Lansing, MI $59,201 Huntsville, AL $59,201 Lebanon, PA $59,201

Dayton, OH $59,201 Pueblo, CO $59,201 Appleton, WI $59,201 Buffalo, NY $59,101 Racine, WI $59,101 Charlotte, NC $59,101 Saint Louis, MO $59,101 Springfield, IL $59,101

Elkhart, IN $59,101 York, PA $59,101 Gastonia, NC $59,001 Benton Harbor, MI $59,001 Beaumont, TX $59,001 Lorain, OH $59,001 Toledo, OH $59,001 Binghamton, NY $58,901

Rock Hill, SC $58,901 Rockford, IL $58,901 Fargo, ND $58,901 Elyria, OH $58,901 Flagstaff, AZ $58,801 Fort Lauderdale, FL $58,801 Miami, FL $58,801 Duluth, MN $58,701

Bangor, ME $58,601 Cedar Rapids, IA $58,501 Louisville, KY $58,501 Grand Rapids, MI $58,501 Hialeah, FL $58,501 Casper, WY $58,401 Scranton, PA $58,301 New Orleans, LA $58,301

Virginia Beach, VA $58,301 Akron, OH $58,301 Peoria, IL $58,201 Sarasota, FL $58,201 Green Bay, WI $58,101 Baton Rouge, LA $58,101 Charleston, SC $58,101 Nashville, TN $58,101

Jamestown, NY $58,001 Davenport, IA $58,001 Tucson, AZ $58,001 Cheyenne, WY $58,001 Saint Petersburg, FL $58,001 Tampa, FL $58,001 Omaha, NE $58,001 Port Arthur, TX $57,901

Evansville, IN $57,901 Bradenton, FL $57,901 Santa Fe, NM $57,801 Orlando, FL $57,701 Clearwater, FL $57,701 La Crosse, WI $57,501 Canton, OH $57,501 Grand Forks, ND $57,501

Albuquerque, NM $57,501 Tulsa, OK $57,501 Newport News, VA $57,501 High Point, NC $57,501 Ogden, UT $57,501 Corpus Christi, TX $57,401 Norfolk, VA $57,401 Laramie, WY $57,401

Rock Island, IL $57,301 Saginaw, MI $57,301 Jacksonville, FL $57,301 Salisbury, NC $57,301 Memphis, TN $57,301 Moline, IL $57,301 Fort Myers, FL $57,201 Waterloo, IA $57,201

Spartanburg, SC $57,101 Lincoln, NE $57,101 Fort Wayne, IN $57,101 Birmingham, AL $57,001 Cedar Falls, IA $57,001 Provo, UT $57,001 Springfield, OH $57,001 San Antonio, TX $57,001

Greensboro, NC $56,901 South Bend, IN $56,901 Winston Salem, NC $56,901 Boise, ID $56,901 Savannah, GA $56,901 Muskegon, MI $56,701 Lima, OH $56,701 Lake Charles, LA $56,601

Anderson, IN $56,601 Lexington, KY $56,601 Augusta, GA $56,601 Greenville, SC $56,601 Wichita, KS $56,501 Tuscaloosa, AL $56,501 Columbia, SC $56,501 Bloomington, IN $56,301

Roanoke, VA $56,301 Asheville, NC $56,201 Knoxville, TN $56,101 Shreveport, LA $56,101 Wilmington, NC $56,001 Frankfort, KY $55,901 Oklahoma City, OK $55,901 Chillicothe, OH $55,801

Longview, TX $55,801 Topeka, KS $55,801 Mobile, AL $55,701 Terre Haute, IN $55,701 Erie, PA $55,701 Altoona, PA $55,701 Melbourne, FL $55,601 Amarillo, TX $55,601

Killeen, TX $55,601 Fayetteville, AR $55,601 Sioux Falls, SD $55,501 Chattanooga, TN $55,501 Idaho Falls, ID $55,501 Gainesville, FL $55,301 Portsmouth, OH $55,301 Little Rock, AR $55,301

Lynchburg, VA $55,301 Lafayette, LA $55,301 Youngstown, OH $55,301 Temple, TX $55,301 Daytona Beach, FL $55,201 Clarksville, TN $55,201 Pensacola, FL $55,201 Hopkinsville, KY $55,001

Charleston, WV $55,001 Florence, SC $55,001 Sioux City, IA $55,001 Macon, GA $54,801 Tallahassee, FL $54,801 Fayetteville, NC $54,801 Wichita Falls, TX $54,801 Waco, TX $54,801

Pine Bluff, AR $54,701 Vincennes, IN $54,601 Lubbock, TX $54,601 Great Falls, MT $54,601 Alamogordo, NM $54,601 Abilene, TX $54,501 Rapid City, SD $54,401 Monroe, LA $54,401

Albany, GA $54,401 Huntington, WV $54,401 Jackson, MS $54,401 Greenville, MS $54,401 Parkersburg, WV $54,301 Montgomery, AL $54,301 Johnstown, PA $54,301 Springfield, MO $54,201

Biloxi, MS $54,201 Sumter, SC $54,101 Columbus, GA $54,101 Twin Falls, ID $54,001 Pascagoula, MS $54,001 Kingsport, TN $53,801 Gulfport, MS $53,801 Alexandria, LA $53,601

Fort Smith, AR $53,401 El Paso, TX $53,301 Helena, MT $53,201 Las Cruces, NM $53,001 Harlingen, TX $52,801 Pocatello, ID $52,801 Florence, AL $52,701 Brownsville, TX $52,701

Dothan, AL $52,601 Mcallen, TX $52,601 Columbus, MS $52,101 Altus, OK $51,901 Lawton, OK $51,801 Pierre, SD $51,501

What are the salaries of a Higher Education Consultant with different levels of education?

Salaries for Higher Education Consultant with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Higher Education Consultant with a Master's Degree or MBA is $61,310 - $66,295. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.

Higher Education Consultant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Higher Education Consultant

No Diploma 0.3%

High School 1.0%

Associates 0.3%

Bachelors 11.9%

Masters 82.5%

Doctorate 3.8%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.3%
High School	1.0%
Associates	0.3%
Bachelors	11.9%
Masters	82.5%
Doctorate	3.8%

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What is the salary trend of Higher Education Consultant?

As of August 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Higher Education Consultant compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $62,089 in 2023 to approximately $62,001 in 2025. (For a detailed analysis of Higher Education Consultant salary trends, click here.)

Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.

Average Annual Salary of Higher Education Consultant Over Time

2022

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2023

$62,089

2024

$62,405

2025

$62,001

2026

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2023	$62,089
2024	$62,405
2025	$62,001
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Higher Education Consultant bonus and incentive rates

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Core Compensation

	Median	% of Total
Base Salary	$61,201	66.4%
Bonus	$4,300	4.7%

Value of Benefits

	Median	% of Total
Social Security	$5,011	5.4%
401K/403B	$3,210	3.5%
Disability	$1,048	1.1%
Healthcare	$6,371	6.9%
Pension	$2,751	3.0%
Time Off	$8,314	9.0%
Total Compensation	$92,205	100%

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$91,673/per year

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit

the United States

$92,011/per year

Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons

Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit

the United States

$78,505/per year

American Automobile Association (AAA)

Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit

the United States

$85,066/per year

Maryland Inc

Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit

the United States

$88,975/per year

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit

the United States

$97,099/per year

New York Police Department

Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit

the United States

$87,569/per year

Lutheran Services

Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit

the United States

$75,183/per year

New York State Department

Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit

the United States

$80,286/per year

Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland

Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit

the United States

$95,962/per year

State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit

the United States

$92,342/per year

Los Angeles County

Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit

the United States

$90,276/per year

Naval Sea Systems Command

Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit

the United States

$91,967/per year

US Department of Commerce

Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit

the United States

$94,615/per year

US Department of Transportation

Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit

the United States

$91,755/per year

US Department of Energy

Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit

the United States

$82,969/per year

New York State

Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit

the United States

$80,526/per year

US Central Command

Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit

the United States

$76,678/per year

State of Florida - Department of Health

Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit

the United States

$79,270/per year

Air Force Reserve

Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit

the United States

$88,664/per year

The TTB

Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit

the United States

$83,780/per year

State University of New York

Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit

the United States

$93,141/per year

US General Services Administration

Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit

the United States

$82,703/per year

Puerto Rico Department of Education

Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit

the United States

$88,721/per year

San Diego County

Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit

the United States

$75,106/per year

State University System of Florida

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FAQ about Higher Education Consultant

1. What are the different types of educational consultants?

There are two main types of educational consultants: independent educational consultants and school-based counselors. Independent educational consultants work with families one-on-one and are not affiliated with any particular school or institution. Salaries for higher education consultants typically range from $56,101 to $74,701, with a mid-salary of $64,801.

2. How do educational consultants get paid?

Educational consultants typically earn between $56,101 and $74,701 annually, with a median salary of $64,801. They generate income by charging school districts for their services and often enhance their earnings by offering training classes or presenting at conferences to share their expertise.

3. Which consultant has the highest salary?

The salary range for Higher Education Consultants is as follows: the minimum salary is $56,101, the mid-level salary is $64,801, and the maximum salary reaches $74,701. This indicates a competitive compensation structure within the field, reflecting the expertise and value these consultants bring to educational institutions.

4. How much do Twin Cities education consultants make?

As of now, the salary range for Higher Education Consultants is between $56,101 and $74,701 annually, with a mid-salary of $64,801. This translates to an hourly rate of approximately $27.00 to $35.87, or about $1,083 to $1,561 per week.

5. Why hire an educational consultant?

Hiring an educational consultant can provide invaluable insights into schools, including their academic strengths and weaknesses, sports, arts programs, and cultural environments. With salaries ranging from $56,101 to $74,701, these professionals bring expertise that can significantly enhance the educational experience for students and families.

6. What is the hourly rate for a PHD consultant?

The hourly rate for a PhD consultant can be estimated based on the salary data for Higher Education Consultants. With a minimum salary of $56,101, a mid-salary of $64,801, and a maximum salary of $74,701, the hourly rate would range approximately from $27 to $36, depending on experience and specific roles within the field.

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