Hourly Wage for Admissions Representative Salary in the United States
What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Admissions Representative?
As of July 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for an Admissions Representative in the United States is
$24, which translates to an annual salary of about $49,566.
However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors.
Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:
Top Earners (90th percentile): $30 per hour
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $21 to $27 per hour
Key Factors That Influence Admissions Representative Salaries
An Admissions Representative'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, education, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
How Experience Level Affects Admissions Representative Salaries?
Experience is a primary driver of an Admissions Representative'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:
Admissions Representative (0-2 years): $49,566
Admissions Evaluator (2-4 years): $54,911
Admissions Manager (4-5 years): $65,818
Admissions Senior Manager (5+ years): $76,070
Admissions Director (5+ years): $105,591
Job Role
Years of Experience
Average Salary
Admissions Representative
0-2 years
$49,566
Admissions Evaluator
2-4 years
$54,911
Admissions Manager
4-5 years
$65,818
Admissions Senior Manager
5+ years
$76,070
Admissions Director
5+ years
$105,591
$49,566Admission...
$54,911Admission...
$65,818Admission...
$76,070Admission...
$105,591Admission...
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How Do Admissions Representative 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 Representatives.
For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
District of Columbia: $54,879.
California: $54,671.
Massachusetts: $53,943.
District of Columbia$54,879
California$54,671
Massachusetts$53,943
Washington$53,744
New Jersey$53,725
Alaska$53,655
Connecticut$52,971
New York$52,694
Hawaii$51,806
Rhode Island$51,390
Maryland$51,108
Minnesota$50,721
Colorado$50,572
Illinois$50,523
Oregon$50,334
Delaware$50,195
New Hampshire$50,108
Virginia$49,913
Pennsylvania$49,343
Nevada$49,055
North Dakota$48,961
Michigan$48,813
Wisconsin$48,758
Vermont$48,649
Texas$48,347
Maine$48,327
Arizona$48,297
Ohio$48,262
Georgia$47,806
Indiana$47,578
Wyoming$47,534
Utah$47,464
Iowa$47,435
Kansas$47,197
Louisiana$47,127
North Carolina$47,103
Missouri$47,093
Florida$46,899
Montana$46,795
Nebraska$46,696
Kentucky$46,642
South Carolina$46,443
Tennessee$46,319
Idaho$46,270
New Mexico$45,908
Oklahoma$45,829
Alabama$45,536
South Dakota$45,046
Arkansas$44,778
West Virginia$44,634
Mississippi$44,203
Top Paying Cities for Admissions Representatives
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: $62,518
San Francisco: $61,833
Oakland: $60,530
San Jose, CA$62,518
San Francisco, CA$61,833
Oakland, CA$60,530
New York, NY$57,070
Paramus, NJ$56,376
Queens Village, NY$56,373
Passaic, NJ$56,326
Bergenfield, NJ$56,322
Stamford, CT$56,213
Huntington, NY$56,192
Newark, NJ$55,826
Bridgeport, CT$55,722
Vallejo, CA$55,623
New Brunswick, NJ$55,603
Petaluma, CA$55,573
Middlesex, NJ$55,479
Somerset, NJ$55,445
Santa Cruz, CA$55,380
Boston, MA$55,078
Monterey, CA$54,904
Seattle, WA$54,790
Santa Rosa, CA$54,780
Los Angeles, CA$54,765
Juneau, AK$54,637
Washington, DC$54,582
Orange, CA$54,406
Santa Ana, CA$54,275
Long Beach, CA$54,225
Anaheim, CA$54,215
Anchorage, AK$54,191
Santa Maria, CA$54,042
Everett, WA$54,032
Danbury, CT$53,857
Bremerton, WA$53,789
Tacoma, WA$53,611
New Suffolk, NY$53,610
Sacramento, CA$53,596
Santa Barbara, CA$53,541
Trenton, NJ$53,487
San Diego, CA$53,487
Brockton, MA$53,432
Fairbanks, AK$53,311
Lompoc, CA$53,184
Lowell, MA$53,144
Ventura, CA$53,135
Nashua, NH$53,125
Stockton, CA$53,120
Modesto, CA$52,758
Poughkeepsie, NY$52,649
Olympia, WA$52,555
Kennewick, WA$52,555
New Haven, CT$52,535
Lawrence, MA$52,357
Hartford, CT$52,307
Riverside, CA$52,297
New Bedford, MA$52,248
Richland, WA$52,248
Bakersfield, CA$52,178
San Bernardino, CA$52,158
New Britain, CT$52,153
Atlantic City, NJ$52,153
New London, CT$52,134
Norwich, CT$52,119
Portsmouth, NH$52,109
Boulder, CO$52,004
Portland, OR$51,935
Worcester, MA$51,930
Minneapolis, MN$51,777
Philadelphia, PA$51,707
Honolulu, HI$51,544
Saint Paul, MN$51,520
Vineland, NJ$51,509
Providence, RI$51,365
Chicago, IL$51,222
Bellingham, WA$51,162
Springfield, MA$51,122
Baltimore, MD$51,108
Chico, CA$50,984
Pittsfield, MA$50,850
Manchester, NH$50,756
Spokane, WA$50,537
Denver, CO$50,533
Albany, NY$50,300
Troy, NY$50,280
Nassau, NY$50,227
Schenectady, NY$50,176
Wilmington, DE$50,136
Burlington, VT$50,067
Salem, OR$50,047
Portland, ME$49,893
Yakima, WA$49,844
Rochester, MN$49,690
Reno, NV$49,665
Fresno, CA$49,665
Milwaukee, WI$49,621
Detroit, MI$49,571
Ann Arbor, MI$49,563
Allentown, PA$49,556
Colorado Springs, CO$49,472
Syracuse, NY$49,447
Carson City, NV$49,447
Houston, TX$49,378
Eugene, OR$49,353
Gary, IN$49,293
Springfield, OR$49,254
Bismarck, ND$49,244
Galveston, TX$49,209
Medford, OR$49,135
Fort Collins, CO$49,115
Concord, NH$49,090
Austin, TX$49,075
Mesa, AZ$48,971
Reading, PA$48,966
Phoenix, AZ$48,961
Dallas, TX$48,946
Saint Cloud, MN$48,899
Madison, WI$48,832
Utica, NY$48,699
Rochester, NY$48,619
Des Moines, IA$48,614
Raleigh, NC$48,609
Atlanta, GA$48,535
Battle Creek, MI$48,520
Salt Lake City, UT$48,505
Lancaster, PA$48,431
Harrisburg, PA$48,362
Kansas City, MO$48,312
Champaign, IL$48,302
Kansas City, KS$48,302
Fort Worth, TX$48,297
Columbus, OH$48,289
Boca Raton, FL$48,277
Pittsburgh, PA$48,257
Richmond, VA$48,238
Indianapolis, IN$48,228
Cleveland, OH$48,223
Las Vegas, NV$48,163
Cincinnati, OH$48,163
Petersburg, VA$48,089
Huntsville, AL$48,015
Lansing, MI$47,981
Lebanon, PA$47,975
Pueblo, CO$47,970
Appleton, WI$47,955
Buffalo, NY$47,935
Dayton, OH$47,920
Racine, WI$47,910
Charlotte, NC$47,906
Saint Louis, MO$47,891
York, PA$47,861
Elkhart, IN$47,861
Gastonia, NC$47,852
Billings, MT$47,840
Beaumont, TX$47,826
Lorain, OH$47,816
Benton Harbor, MI$47,806
Toledo, OH$47,796
Binghamton, NY$47,772
Rock Hill, SC$47,767
Rockford, IL$47,742
Springfield, IL$47,722
Elyria, OH$47,717
Fargo, ND$47,717
Flagstaff, AZ$47,682
Fort Lauderdale, FL$47,653
Duluth, MN$47,623
Miami, FL$47,623
Cheyenne, WY$47,588
Grand Forks, ND$47,588
Bangor, ME$47,479
Cedar Rapids, IA$47,425
Durham, NC$47,404
Louisville, KY$47,400
Grand Rapids, MI$47,390
Hialeah, FL$47,385
Casper, WY$47,316
Scranton, PA$47,256
New Orleans, LA$47,241
Virginia Beach, VA$47,236
Akron, OH$47,212
Peoria, IL$47,147
Sarasota, FL$47,137
Nashville, TN$47,103
Omaha, NE$47,103
Green Bay, WI$47,103
Baton Rouge, LA$47,078
Charleston, SC$47,068
Jamestown, NY$47,043
Davenport, IA$47,043
Tucson, AZ$47,018
Saint Petersburg, FL$46,989
Tampa, FL$46,979
Evansville, IN$46,949
Port Arthur, TX$46,949
Bradenton, FL$46,929
Santa Fe, NM$46,840
Orlando, FL$46,751
Clearwater, FL$46,736
Canton, OH$46,632
La Crosse, WI$46,632
Albuquerque, NM$46,602
Newport News, VA$46,597
High Point, NC$46,582
Ogden, UT$46,562
Corpus Christi, TX$46,523
Norfolk, VA$46,493
Laramie, WY$46,493
Rock Island, IL$46,463
Saginaw, MI$46,453
Jacksonville, FL$46,448
Salisbury, NC$46,438
Boise, ID$46,428
Moline, IL$46,404
Fort Myers, FL$46,389
Memphis, TN$46,379
Tulsa, OK$46,354
Waterloo, IA$46,324
Spartanburg, SC$46,275
Lincoln, NE$46,250
Fort Wayne, IN$46,240
Provo, UT$46,235
Cedar Falls, IA$46,176
San Antonio, TX$46,156
Greensboro, NC$46,136
South Bend, IN$46,131
Savannah, GA$46,077
Muskegon, MI$46,057
Birmingham, AL$46,052
Winston Salem, NC$46,027
Lake Charles, LA$45,908
Anderson, IN$45,898
Lexington, KY$45,883
Augusta, GA$45,868
Greenville, SC$45,868
Lima, OH$45,829
Wichita, KS$45,824
Tuscaloosa, AL$45,824
Columbia, SC$45,779
Springfield, OH$45,769
Asheville, NC$45,690
Bloomington, IN$45,655
Knoxville, TN$45,477
Shreveport, LA$45,472
Wilmington, NC$45,407
Roanoke, VA$45,407
Topeka, KS$45,318
Frankfort, KY$45,313
Oklahoma City, OK$45,279
Chillicothe, OH$45,259
Longview, TX$45,254
Melbourne, FL$45,249
Sioux Falls, SD$45,169
Mobile, AL$45,165
Terre Haute, IN$45,145
Altoona, PA$45,115
Amarillo, TX$45,080
Killeen, TX$45,065
Fayetteville, AR$45,026
Chattanooga, TN$45,011
Sioux City, IA$44,966
Idaho Falls, ID$44,956
Lynchburg, VA$44,917
Gainesville, FL$44,852
Portsmouth, OH$44,827
Little Rock, AR$44,818
Lafayette, LA$44,798
Youngstown, OH$44,798
Daytona Beach, FL$44,768
Clarksville, TN$44,763
Pensacola, FL$44,758
Temple, TX$44,755
Hopkinsville, KY$44,609
Erie, PA$44,599
Florence, SC$44,580
Charleston, WV$44,500
Great Falls, MT$44,476
Macon, GA$44,406
Tallahassee, FL$44,401
Fayetteville, NC$44,391
Waco, TX$44,381
Helena, MT$44,347
Pine Bluff, AR$44,328
Vincennes, IN$44,267
Lubbock, TX$44,248
Alamogordo, NM$44,218
Twin Falls, ID$44,173
Rapid City, SD$44,158
Jackson, MS$44,069
Huntington, WV$44,066
Greenville, MS$44,064
Parkersburg, WV$44,014
Montgomery, AL$44,005
Wichita Falls, TX$43,955
Springfield, MO$43,955
Biloxi, MS$43,930
Monroe, LA$43,881
Johnstown, PA$43,846
Sumter, SC$43,826
Columbus, GA$43,821
Pascagoula, MS$43,727
Abilene, TX$43,727
Kingsport, TN$43,598
Albany, GA$43,598
Gulfport, MS$43,583
Alexandria, LA$43,420
Fort Smith, AR$43,296
El Paso, TX$43,162
Las Cruces, NM$42,939
Harlingen, TX$42,813
Pocatello, ID$42,805
Florence, AL$42,741
Brownsville, TX$42,731
Mcallen, TX$42,627
Dothan, AL$42,557
Columbus, MS$42,263
Altus, OK$42,032
Lawton, OK$41,938
Pierre, SD$41,759
What Skills Can Increase an Admissions Representative's Salary?
Demanded Skills for the Role:
Customer Service (Mentioned in 14.16% 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.
Data Entry (Mentioned in 2.17% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
Word Processing (Mentioned in 1.07% Job Postings): word processing, operation in which a text-editing software program called a word processor is used to create a document on a computer. A word-processing system can produce a wide variety of documents, including letters, memoranda, and manuals, rapidly and at relatively low cost.
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Skills
Demand Percentage
Customer Service
14.16%
Data Entry
2.17%
Word Processing
1.07%
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 Admissions Representative's salary.
Psychiatric: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Acute Care: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Relationship Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill
Salary
Salary % Increase
Psychiatric
$54,027
9%
Acute Care
$54,027
9%
Relationship Management
$52,044
5%
Coordination
$52,044
5%
Collaboration
$52,044
5%
Leadership
$51,549
4%
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Admissions Representative Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise
Admissions Representative salary potential scales significantly with company size.
Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $51,190.
While startup companies pay approximate $43,722.
Admissions Representative Salary by Company Size
Company Size
Employees
Average Salary
Startup
1~50
$43,722
Growth Stage
51~500
$46,133
Established
501~5000
$49,558
Enterprise
5000+
$51,190
Admissions Representative Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors
For Admissions Representative roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential
by as much as 15% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries).
Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Government,
offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely,
Admissions Representative positions in Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay,
as this sector often view Admissions Representative as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
The top paying industry for an Admissions Representative
Industry Sector
Average Annual Salary
Average Hourly Rate
Pay vs.Avg
Government
$54,523
$26.0
10%
How Education impacts an Admissions Representative's Salary?
Your level of education can impact your salary potential.
While many Admissions Representatives enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree,
higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.
According to our 100% employer-reported salary data,
the median salary for an Admissions Representative with a Associate's Degree is between
$44,426
and $47,294).
Admissions Representative Salaries by Degree Level
Typical Education for Admissions Representative
No Diploma0.3%
High School7.1%
Associates7.4%
Bachelors56.4%
Masters28.1%
Doctorate0.8%
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Degree Level
% of user with this level of education
No Diploma
0.3%
High School
7.1%
Associates
7.4%
Bachelors
56.4%
Masters
28.1%
Doctorate
0.8%
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Admissions Representative Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay
Understanding how an Admissions Representative'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.
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Monthly
Weekly
Hourly
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Last Updated on July 01, 2026
$42,650
Average$49,566/year
$56,361
$3,554
Average$4,131/month
$4,697
$820
Average$953/week
$1,084
$21
Average$24/hour
$27
Annual Salary
Monthly Pay
Weekly Pay
Hourly Wage
75th Percentile
$56,361
$4,697
$1,084
$27
Average
$49,566
$4,131
$953
$24
25th Percentile
$42,650
$3,554
$820
$21
Salaries of jobs related to Admissions Representative
Salaries for an Admissions Representative can change over time,
reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy.
The median salary decreased from $58,684 in 2023
to around $58,635 in 2025,
reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy.
For a detailed analysis of Admissions Representative salary trends,
.
Average Annual Salary of Admissions Representative Over Time
2022
$???
2023
$58,684
2024
$58,852
2025
$58,635
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year
Average Annual Salary
2022
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2023
$58,684
2024
$58,852
2025
$58,635
2026
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Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
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Common company salaries for Admissions Representative
Here are companies hiring for Admissions Representative and their salaries, click below for more details.
N
$97,099/per year
New York Police Department
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
S
$95,962/per year
State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
U
$94,615/per year
US Department of Transportation
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
U
$93,141/per year
US General Services Administration
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
L
$92,342/per year
Los Angeles County
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
D
$92,011/per year
Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
U
$91,967/per year
US Department of Commerce
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
U
$91,755/per year
US Department of Energy
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
F
$91,673/per year
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
N
$90,276/per year
Naval Sea Systems Command
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
T
$88,975/per year
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
S
$88,721/per year
San Diego County
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
T
$88,664/per year
The TTB
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
L
$87,569/per year
Lutheran Services
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
M
$85,066/per year
Maryland Inc
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
S
$83,780/per year
State University of New York
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
N
$82,969/per year
New York State
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
P
$82,703/per year
Puerto Rico Department of Education
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
U
$80,526/per year
US Central Command
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
H
$80,286/per year
Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
A
$79,270/per year
Air Force Reserve
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
A
$78,505/per year
American Automobile Association (AAA)
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
S
$76,678/per year
State of Florida - Department of Health
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
N
$75,183/per year
New York State Department
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
S
$75,106/per year
State University System of Florida
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
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FAQ about Admissions Representative
1. What industry pays the highest salary for Admissions Representative?
The Government industry offers the highest average compensation for Admissions Representative roles,
with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.
2. What are the responsibilities of Admissions Representative?
Navigates, counsels, and supports prospective applicants through the admissions process. Leads and coordinates information sessions, campus tours, and orientations to support recruiting efforts. Conducts pre-enrollment interviews to identify optimal candidates and answer applicant questions. Maintains expert knowledge of student programs, educational offerings, campus life, and other student benefits. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.
3. What are the skills of Admissions Representative
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties.
Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed,
each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
1.)
Customer Service:
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.
2.)
Data Entry:
Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
3.)
Word Processing:
word processing, operation in which a text-editing software program called a word processor is used to create a document on a computer. A word-processing system can produce a wide variety of documents, including letters, memoranda, and manuals, rapidly and at relatively low cost.
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