What are the main factors that influence an Admissions Director's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Admissions Director's salary?

An Admissions Director's salary grows with experience: an Admissions Evaluator (2-4 years)earns $54,345, an Admissions Manager (4-5 years)earns $65,146, an Admissions Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $75,294, an Admissions Director (5+ years)earns $104,484, a Chief Enrollment Management Officer (5+ years)earns $142,620,

What are the highest paying states for an Admissions Director?

Admissions Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Admissions Director roles are District of Columbia $116,888, California $116,445, Massachusetts $114,893. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Admissions Director roles make?

Salaries for Admissions Director level roles vary by specialization: Director Of Undergraduate Admissions: $151,429; Senior Director of Admissions: $134,045; Director of Patient Admissions: $131,900; College Admissions Director: $105,600; University Admissions Director: $105,590.

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Admissions Director Salary in Nevada

How much does an Admissions Director make in Nevada?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Admissions Director in Nevada is $104,484 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

However, an Admissions Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $150,392
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $92,235 to $128,514
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,083

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Admissions Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,514	$10,709	$2,471	$62
Average	$104,484	$8,707	$2,009	$50
25th Percentile	$92,235	$7,686	$1,774	$44

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Key Factors That Influence Admissions Director Salaries

An Admissions Director'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.

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Admissions Evaluator	2-4 years	$54,345
Admissions Manager	4-5 years	$65,146
Admissions Senior Manager	5+ years	$75,294
Admissions Director	5+ years	$104,484
Chief Enrollment Management Officer	5+ years	$142,620

How Do Admissions Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Admissions Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $116,888.
California: $116,445.
Massachusetts: $114,893.

District of Columbia $116,888 California $116,445 Massachusetts $114,893 Washington $114,471 New Jersey $114,428 Alaska $114,281 Connecticut $112,824 New York $112,233

Hawaii $110,343 Rhode Island $109,456 Maryland $108,854 Minnesota $108,031 Colorado $107,714 Illinois $107,609 Oregon $107,207 Delaware $106,912

New Hampshire $106,726 Virginia $106,310 Pennsylvania $105,096 Nevada $104,484 North Dakota $104,283 Michigan $103,966 Wisconsin $103,850 Vermont $103,618

Texas $102,974 Maine $102,932 Arizona $102,868 Ohio $102,794 Georgia $101,823 Indiana $101,338 Wyoming $101,243 Utah $101,095

Iowa $101,031 Kansas $100,525 Louisiana $100,377 North Carolina $100,324 Missouri $100,303 Florida $99,891 Montana $99,670 Nebraska $99,458

Kentucky $99,342 South Carolina $98,920 Tennessee $98,656 Idaho $98,551 New Mexico $97,780 Oklahoma $97,611 Alabama $96,988 South Dakota $95,943

Arkansas $95,373 West Virginia $95,067 Mississippi $94,148

Top Paying Cities for Admissions Directors

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:

The Lakes: $102,583
Alamo: $105,567
Henderson: $102,604

The Lakes, NV $102,583 Alamo, NV $105,567 Henderson, NV $102,604 Beatty, NV $105,688 Blue Diamond, NV $102,724 Boulder City, NV $102,854 Bunkerville, NV $105,010 Caliente, NV $105,232

Dyer, NV $105,596 Goldfield, NV $105,548 Hiko, NV $105,340 Indian Springs, NV $104,023 Jean, NV $103,520 Amargosa Valley, NV $105,663 Logandale, NV $104,906 Manhattan, NV $105,731

Mercury, NV $105,361 Mesquite, NV $105,620 Moapa, NV $104,076 Laughlin, NV $105,198 North Las Vegas, NV $102,583 Coyote Springs, NV $104,800 Cal Nev Ari, NV $104,752 Overton, NV $103,786

Pahrump, NV $104,941 Panaca, NV $105,122 Pioche, NV $105,138 Round Mountain, NV $105,589 Searchlight, NV $104,262 Silverpeak, NV $105,917 Tonopah, NV $105,585 Sloan, NV $102,642

Las Vegas, NV $102,583 Nellis Afb, NV $102,583 Ely, NV $105,560 Austin, NV $105,497 Baker, NV $105,109 Duckwater, NV $105,643 Eureka, NV $105,557 Lund, NV $105,551

Mc Gill, NV $105,703 Ruth, NV $105,935 Crystal Bay, NV $106,947 Dayton, NV $105,609 Denio, NV $105,303 Empire, NV $105,570 Fallon, NV $105,753 Fernley, NV $105,829

Gabbs, NV $105,591 Gardnerville, NV $105,848 Genoa, NV $105,663 Gerlach, NV $105,616 Glenbrook, NV $105,766 Golconda, NV $105,540 Hawthorne, NV $105,763 Imlay, NV $105,611

Lovelock, NV $105,752 Luning, NV $105,781 Mc Dermitt, NV $105,246 Mina, NV $105,569 Minden, NV $105,579 Nixon, NV $105,609 Orovada, NV $105,384 Paradise Valley, NV $105,517

Schurz, NV $105,655 Silver City, NV $105,423 Silver Springs, NV $105,799 Smith, NV $105,735 Sparks, NV $105,783 Sun Valley, NV $105,787 Valmy, NV $105,739 Verdi, NV $105,954

Virginia City, NV $105,481 Wadsworth, NV $105,742 Wellington, NV $105,748 Winnemucca, NV $105,669 Yerington, NV $105,712 Zephyr Cove, NV $105,874 Stateline, NV $105,917 Incline Village, NV $106,072

Reno, NV $105,782 Carson City, NV $105,318 Washoe Valley, NV $105,399 Elko, NV $105,787 Spring Creek, NV $105,791 Battle Mountain, NV $105,645 Crescent Valley, NV $105,606 Carlin, NV $105,724

Deeth, NV $105,567 Halleck, NV $105,567 Jackpot, NV $104,705 Jarbidge, NV $104,939 Lamoille, NV $105,629 Montello, NV $104,935 Mountain City, NV $105,237 Owyhee, NV $104,954

Ruby Valley, NV $105,526 Tuscarora, NV $105,447 Wells, NV $105,438 West Wendover, NV $105,531

Admissions Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Admissions Director'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 May 01, 2026

$92,235

Average $104,484/year

$128,514

$7,686

Average $8,707/month

$10,709

$1,774

Average $2,009/week

$2,471

$44

Average $50/hour

$62

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,514	$10,709	$2,471	$62
Average	$104,484	$8,707	$2,009	$50
25th Percentile	$92,235	$7,686	$1,774	$44

Admissions Director Salary Growth & Career Path

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Chief Enrollment Management Officer

For an Admissions Director, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Chief Enrollment Management Officer role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $142,620 - a projected growth of 36% over your current level.

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