What are the main factors that influence a Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed.'s salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed.?

The Government industry offers the highest average compensation for Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. roles, with salaries approximately 5% above the market median.

How does experience change A Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed.'s salary?

A Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed.'s salary grows with experience: a Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. (2-4 years)earns $44,971, a Financial Aid Manager (4-5 years)earns $60,613, a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. (5+ years)earns $89,991,

What are the highest paying states for a Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed.?

Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. roles are District of Columbia $53,759, California $53,555, Massachusetts $52,841. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. roles make?

Salaries for Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. level roles vary by specialization: Student Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed.: $97,170; Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed.: $97,162; Bursar - Higher Ed.: $78,300; Associate Student Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed.: $65,500; Academic Counselor - Higher Ed.: $54,400.

Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. make in New Mexico?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. in New Mexico is $44,971 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, a Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed.'s salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $51,971
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,278 to $48,635
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,005

10% $36,005

50% (Median) $44,971

90% $51,971

Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,635	$4,053	$935	$23
Average	$44,971	$3,748	$865	$22
25th Percentile	$40,278	$3,356	$775	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. Salaries

A Financial Aid Counselor - 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 Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Financial Aid Counselor - 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:

Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. (2-4 years): $44,971
Financial Aid Manager (4-5 years): $60,613
Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. (5+ years): $89,991

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed.	2-4 years	$44,971
Financial Aid Manager	4-5 years	$60,613
Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed.	5+ years	$89,991

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How Do Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. 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 Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed.s. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $53,759.
California: $53,555.
Massachusetts: $52,841.

District of Columbia $53,759 California $53,555 Massachusetts $52,841 Washington $52,647 New Jersey $52,628 Alaska $52,560 Connecticut $51,890 New York $51,618

Hawaii $50,749 Rhode Island $50,341 Maryland $50,064 Minnesota $49,685 Colorado $49,540 Illinois $49,491 Oregon $49,307 Delaware $49,171

New Hampshire $49,085 Virginia $48,894 Pennsylvania $48,336 Nevada $48,054 North Dakota $47,962 Michigan $47,816 Wisconsin $47,763 Vermont $47,656

Texas $47,360 Maine $47,340 Arizona $47,311 Ohio $47,277 Georgia $46,830 Indiana $46,607 Wyoming $46,563 Utah $46,495

Iowa $46,466 Kansas $46,233 Louisiana $46,165 North Carolina $46,141 Missouri $46,131 Florida $45,942 Montana $45,840 Nebraska $45,743

Kentucky $45,689 South Carolina $45,495 Tennessee $45,374 Idaho $45,325 New Mexico $44,971 Oklahoma $44,893 Alabama $44,607 South Dakota $44,126

Arkansas $43,864 West Virginia $43,723 Mississippi $43,300

Top Paying Cities for Financial Aid Counselor - 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:

Algodones: $45,449
Belen: $45,196
Bernalillo: $45,530

Algodones, NM $45,449 Belen, NM $45,196 Bernalillo, NM $45,530 Bluewater, NM $44,574 Bosque, NM $44,864 Casa Blanca, NM $44,966 Cedar Crest, NM $45,568 Cedarvale, NM $43,781

Cerrillos, NM $45,482 Claunch, NM $43,619 Coyote, NM $44,812 Cuba, NM $44,741 Cubero, NM $45,065 Edgewood, NM $45,364 Estancia, NM $44,824 Gallina, NM $44,578

Counselor, NM $44,606 Grants, NM $44,523 Milan, NM $44,701 Isleta, NM $45,608 Jarales, NM $45,153 Jemez Pueblo, NM $45,231 Jemez Springs, NM $45,092 Laguna, NM $45,286

La Jara, NM $44,691 La Joya, NM $44,587 Lindrith, NM $44,533 Los Lunas, NM $45,436 Mcintosh, NM $45,070 Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $44,770 Moriarty, NM $44,919 Mountainair, NM $44,434

Nageezi, NM $44,546 New Laguna, NM $45,044 Paguate, NM $45,074 Pena Blanca, NM $45,578 Peralta, NM $45,508 Placitas, NM $45,531 Ponderosa, NM $45,174 Prewitt, NM $44,560

Regina, NM $44,592 Sandia Park, NM $45,453 Corrales, NM $45,625 San Fidel, NM $44,801 San Rafael, NM $44,610 Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $45,454 San Ysidro, NM $45,393 Stanley, NM $44,912

Tijeras, NM $45,459 Tome, NM $45,375 Torreon, NM $45,224 Veguita, NM $44,861 Willard, NM $44,354 Youngsville, NM $44,825 Bosque Farms, NM $45,591 Clines Corners, NM $44,641

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $45,488 Cochiti Lake, NM $45,548 Albuquerque, NM $45,650 Kirtland Afb, NM $45,650 Rio Rancho, NM $45,576 Gallup, NM $44,625 Brimhall, NM $44,499 Church Rock, NM $44,520

Continental Divide, NM $44,488 Crownpoint, NM $44,525 Fence Lake, NM $44,326 Fort Wingate, NM $44,504 Gamerco, NM $44,579 Mentmore, NM $44,510 Mexican Springs, NM $44,505 Ramah, NM $44,423

Rehoboth, NM $44,534 Thoreau, NM $44,537 Tohatchi, NM $44,496 Vanderwagen, NM $44,505 Zuni, NM $44,494 Navajo, NM $44,555 Jamestown, NM $44,444 Pinehill, NM $44,389

Sheep Springs, NM $44,544 Smith Lake, NM $44,710 Yatahey, NM $44,528 Farmington, NM $44,742 Aztec, NM $44,825 Blanco, NM $44,615 Bloomfield, NM $44,562 Flora Vista, NM $44,788

Fruitland, NM $44,508 Kirtland, NM $44,789 La Plata, NM $44,805 Navajo Dam, NM $44,785 Shiprock, NM $44,723 Waterflow, NM $44,700 Newcomb, NM $44,517 Sanostee, NM $44,545

Santa Fe, NM $45,884 Abiquiu, NM $44,628 Alcalde, NM $45,406 Amalia, NM $44,560 Arroyo Hondo, NM $44,498 Arroyo Seco, NM $44,549 Canjilon, NM $44,491 Canones, NM $44,896

Carson, NM $44,668 Cebolla, NM $44,517 Cerro, NM $44,530 Chama, NM $44,712 Chamisal, NM $45,285 Chimayo, NM $45,603 Cordova, NM $45,526 Costilla, NM $44,747

Taos Ski Valley, NM $44,408 Dixon, NM $45,242 Dulce, NM $44,711 El Prado, NM $44,589 El Rito, NM $44,793 Embudo, NM $45,010 Espanola, NM $45,548 Glorieta, NM $45,707

Hernandez, NM $45,125 Ilfeld, NM $45,285 La Madera, NM $44,714 Lamy, NM $45,532 Llano, NM $45,194 Los Alamos, NM $45,640 White Rock, NM $45,726 Medanales, NM $45,175

Ojo Caliente, NM $44,909 Los Ojos, NM $44,602 Pecos, NM $45,565 Penasco, NM $45,026 Petaca, NM $44,449 Questa, NM $44,577 Ranchos De Taos, NM $44,812 Red River, NM $44,450

Ribera, NM $44,736 Rowe, NM $45,328 San Cristobal, NM $44,448 San Jose, NM $45,216 Ohkay Owingeh, NM $45,437 Santa Cruz, NM $45,588 Serafina, NM $44,623 Taos, NM $44,563

Tererro, NM $45,710 Tesuque, NM $45,884 Tierra Amarilla, NM $44,563 Trampas, NM $44,989 Tres Piedras, NM $44,437 Truchas, NM $45,399 Vadito, NM $44,966 Valdez, NM $44,482

Vallecitos, NM $44,447 Velarde, NM $45,174 Villanueva, NM $44,649 Spaceport City, NM $43,739 Las Vegas, NM $44,271 Angel Fire, NM $44,401 Anton Chico, NM $44,194 Buena Vista, NM $44,600

Chacon, NM $44,631 Cimarron, NM $44,332 Cleveland, NM $44,948 Eagle Nest, NM $44,365 Guadalupita, NM $44,563 Holman, NM $44,833 La Loma, NM $44,120 Maxwell, NM $44,347

Miami, NM $44,251 Mills, NM $44,094 Montezuma, NM $45,176 Mora, NM $45,011 Mosquero, NM $44,055 Ocate, NM $44,299 Ojo Feliz, NM $44,416 Rainsville, NM $44,610

Raton, NM $44,458 Rociada, NM $45,199 Roy, NM $44,104 Sapello, NM $44,807 Solano, NM $44,050 Springer, NM $44,232 Ute Park, NM $44,353 Valmora, NM $44,233

Wagon Mound, NM $44,183 Watrous, NM $44,248 Socorro, NM $44,146 Aragon, NM $44,279 Datil, NM $44,097 Lemitar, NM $44,351 Luna, NM $44,358 Magdalena, NM $44,100

Pie Town, NM $44,247 Polvadera, NM $44,458 Quemado, NM $44,339 Reserve, NM $44,259 San Acacia, NM $44,531 San Antonio, NM $43,902 Truth Or Consequences, NM $43,892 Arrey, NM $43,885

Caballo, NM $43,915 Derry, NM $43,692 Elephant Butte, NM $44,006 Garfield, NM $43,565 Hatch, NM $42,867 Monticello, NM $43,890 Rincon, NM $42,620 Salem, NM $43,429

Williamsburg, NM $43,948 Winston, NM $43,922 Las Cruces, NM $42,062 White Sands Missile Range, NM $42,200 Santa Teresa, NM $42,507 Playas, NM $44,095 Animas, NM $44,204 Anthony, NM $42,497

Arenas Valley, NM $44,125 Bayard, NM $44,085 Berino, NM $42,304 Buckhorn, NM $44,130 Santa Clara, NM $44,162 Chamberino, NM $42,348 Cliff, NM $44,079 Columbus, NM $43,961

Deming, NM $43,971 Dona Ana, NM $42,064 Fairacres, NM $42,190 Faywood, NM $43,951 Fort Bayard, NM $44,120 Gila, NM $44,014 Glenwood, NM $44,049 Hachita, NM $43,961

Hanover, NM $43,970 Hillsboro, NM $43,880 Hurley, NM $44,055 La Mesa, NM $42,867 Lordsburg, NM $44,063 Mesilla, NM $42,063 Mesilla Park, NM $42,068 Mesquite, NM $42,104

Mimbres, NM $44,005 Mule Creek, NM $44,124 Organ, NM $42,090 Pinos Altos, NM $44,078 Radium Springs, NM $42,080 Redrock, NM $43,966 Rodeo, NM $44,259 San Miguel, NM $42,088

Silver City, NM $44,079 Sunland Park, NM $42,281 Tyrone, NM $44,209 Vado, NM $42,121 Chaparral, NM $42,652 Clovis, NM $43,994 Cannon Afb, NM $43,897 Broadview, NM $43,866

Causey, NM $43,791 Crossroads, NM $43,687 Dora, NM $43,895 Elida, NM $43,713 Floyd, NM $43,819 Fort Sumner, NM $43,784 Grady, NM $43,908 House, NM $43,873

Kenna, NM $43,713 Lingo, NM $43,788 Melrose, NM $43,880 Milnesand, NM $43,696 Pep, NM $43,755 Portales, NM $43,916 Rogers, NM $43,768 Saint Vrain, NM $43,908

Taiban, NM $43,769 Texico, NM $43,925 Yeso, NM $43,610 Roswell, NM $43,660 Artesia, NM $43,747 Caprock, NM $43,658 Carlsbad, NM $43,775 Dexter, NM $43,691

Eunice, NM $43,814 Hagerman, NM $43,713 Hobbs, NM $43,878 Hope, NM $43,553 Jal, NM $43,763 Lake Arthur, NM $43,641 Lakewood, NM $43,706 Loco Hills, NM $43,786

Loving, NM $43,764 Lovington, NM $43,836 Mcdonald, NM $43,717 Malaga, NM $43,721 Maljamar, NM $43,679 Monument, NM $43,782 Tatum, NM $43,745 Whites City, NM $43,818

Carrizozo, NM $43,453 Alamogordo, NM $43,315 Alto, NM $43,460 Bent, NM $43,323 Capitan, NM $43,359 Cloudcroft, NM $43,318 Corona, NM $43,642 Encino, NM $43,993

Fort Stanton, NM $43,377 Glencoe, NM $43,346 High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $43,310 Holloman Air Force Base, NM $43,310 Hondo, NM $43,386 La Luz, NM $43,310 Lincoln, NM $43,260 Mayhill, NM $43,408

Mescalero, NM $43,330 Nogal, NM $43,516 Orogrande, NM $43,332 Picacho, NM $43,377 Pinon, NM $43,540 Ruidoso, NM $43,542 Ruidoso Downs, NM $43,483 Sacramento, NM $43,349

San Patricio, NM $43,400 Sunspot, NM $43,310 Timberon, NM $43,404 Tinnie, NM $43,351 Tularosa, NM $43,339 Vaughn, NM $43,816 Weed, NM $43,403 Tucumcari, NM $44,033

Amistad, NM $43,976 Bard, NM $43,906 Capulin, NM $44,403 Clayton, NM $44,062 Conchas Dam, NM $44,102 Cuervo, NM $43,889 Des Moines, NM $44,228 Folsom, NM $44,296

Garita, NM $44,017 Gladstone, NM $44,105 Grenville, NM $44,097 Logan, NM $44,032 Mcalister, NM $43,895 Nara Visa, NM $43,927 Newkirk, NM $43,976 Quay, NM $44,001

San Jon, NM $43,954 Santa Rosa, NM $44,001 Sedan, NM $44,017 Trementina, NM $44,015

Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $46,420. While startup companies pay approximate $39,674.

Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$39,674
Growth Stage	51~500	$41,859
Established	501~5000	$44,926
Enterprise	5000+	$46,420

Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 10% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Government, offers compensation 5% above the average. Conversely, Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. positions in Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed.

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Government	$50,982	$25.0	5%

Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Financial Aid Counselor - 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.

$40,278

Average $44,971/year

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$3,356

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$4,053

$775

Average $865/week

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Average $22/hour

$23

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$48,635	$4,053	$935	$23
Average	$44,971	$3,748	$865	$22
25th Percentile	$40,278	$3,356	$775	$19

Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed. Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed., the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Financial Aid Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $60,613 - a projected growth of 35% over your current level.

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