Academic Advisor Salary in the United States

Academic Advisor Salary

How much does an Academic Advisor make in the United States? The average Academic Advisor salary in the United States is $50,855 as of May 27, 2022, but the range typically falls between $45,272 and $57,583. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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25% $45,272 10% $40,190 90% $63,709 75% $57,583 $50,855 50%(Median)

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Center for Employment Training - Alexandria, VA

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NCAA - Charlottesville, VA

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The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA

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Job Description for Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor advises university/college students in course and major selection, requirements for selected area of concentration, and post-college plans. Assists students in setting academic goals, course planning and career development. Being an Academic Advisor may work with individual students or groups. Requires a bachelor's degree in counseling or related field or its equivalent. Additionally, Academic Advisor typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Academic Advisor gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be an Academic Advisor typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2022 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Mary Lou Burke Afonso, Chief Operating Officer, North America Center Operations
BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. provides child care and early education, back-up care, and educational advisory services for employers and families. The company operates through three segments: Full Service Center-Based Child Care, Back-Up Care, and Educational Advisory Services. The Full Service Center-Based Chi... More
Fiscal Year Ended in 2020
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Academic Advisor Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.6%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.1%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 20.3%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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