Admissions Applications Processor Salary in the United States

How much does an Admissions Applications Processor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Admissions Applications Processor in the United States is $80,399 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,523
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,041 to $87,269
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,252
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Admissions Applications Processor Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $87,269 $7,272 $1,678 $42
Average $80,399 $6,700 $1,546 $39
25th Percentile $74,041 $6,170 $1,424 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Admissions Applications Processor Salaries

An Admissions Applications Processor'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 Applications Processor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Admissions Applications Processor'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $78,465
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $79,159
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $80,590
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $80,876
  • Expert (over 8 years): $81,067
Levels Salary
Entry Level Admissions Applications Processor$78,465
Intermediate Level Admissions Applications Processor$79,159
Senior Level Admissions Applications Processor$80,590
Specialist Level Admissions Applications Processor$80,876
Expert Level Admissions Applications Processor$81,067
$78,465 0 yr
$79,159 < 2 yrs
$80,590 2-4 yrs
$80,876 5-8 yrs
$81,067 > 8 yrs
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How Do Admissions Applications Processor 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 Applications Processors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $89,018.
  • California: $88,680.
  • Massachusetts: $87,498.

Top Paying Cities for Admissions Applications Processors

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: $101,407
  • San Francisco: $100,410
  • Oakland: $98,183

What Skills Can Increase an Admissions Applications Processor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.21% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Oracle (Mentioned in 3.41% Job Postings): Applying Oracle to manage data and information applications effectively.
  • Debugging (Mentioned in 1.8% Job Postings): Debugging is the process of finding and resolving defects or problems within a computer program that prevent correct operation of computer software or a system. Debugging tactics can involve interactive debugging, control flow analysis, unit testing, integration testing, log file analysis, monitoring at the application or system level, memory dumps, and profiling.
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Analysis 5.21%
Oracle 3.41%
Debugging 1.8%
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 Applications Processor's salary.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Enterprise Applications: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Process Improvement
 $93,263
16%
Innovation
 $90,851
13%
Enterprise Applications
 $89,243
11%
Decision Making
 $88,439
10%
Project Management
 $88,439
10%
Project Design
 $87,635
9%
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How Education impacts an Admissions Applications Processor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Admissions Applications Processors 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 Applications Processor with a Associate's Degree is between $66,963 and $72,165).

Admissions Applications Processor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Admissions Applications Processor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 8.3%
High School 75.0%
Associates 8.3%
Bachelors 75.0%
Masters 16.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Admissions Applications Processor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Admissions Applications Processor'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.

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$74,041
Average $80,399/year
$87,269
$6,170
Average $6,700/month
$7,272
$1,424
Average $1,546/week
$1,678
$36
Average $39/hour
$42
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $87,269 $7,272 $1,678 $42
Average $80,399 $6,700 $1,546 $39
25th Percentile $74,041 $6,170 $1,424 $36

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Salary Trends for Admissions Applications Processor

Salaries for an Admissions Applications Processor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $76,184 in 2023 to around $76,008 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Admissions Applications Processor salary trends, .

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$76,184
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