Admissions Recruitment Coordinator Salary in the United States

How much does an Admissions Recruitment Coordinator make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Admissions Recruitment Coordinator in the United States is $53,212 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,742
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,086 to $59,247
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,419
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Admissions Recruitment Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $59,247 $4,937 $1,139 $28
Average $53,212 $4,434 $1,023 $26
25th Percentile $48,086 $4,007 $925 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Admissions Recruitment Coordinator Salaries

An Admissions Recruitment Coordinator'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 Recruitment Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Admissions Recruitment Coordinator'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): $39,431
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $45,887
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,954
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,835
  • Expert (over 8 years): $86,448
Levels Salary
Material ... Level Admissions Recruitment Coordinator$39,431
Material ... Level Admissions Recruitment Coordinator$45,887
Admission... Level Admissions Recruitment Coordinator$51,954
Material ... Level Admissions Recruitment Coordinator$65,835
Materials... Level Admissions Recruitment Coordinator$86,448
$39,431 0 yr
$45,887 < 2 yrs
$51,954 2-4 yrs
$65,835 5-8 yrs
$86,448 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Admissions Recruitment Coordinator 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 Recruitment Coordinators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $58,916.
  • California: $58,693.
  • Massachusetts: $57,910.

Top Paying Cities for Admissions Recruitment Coordinators

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: $67,116
  • San Francisco: $66,381
  • Oakland: $64,982

What Skills Can Increase an Admissions Recruitment Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 8.11% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.77% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Inventory Management (Mentioned in 1.42% Job Postings): Overseeing and controlling supplies and stock to ensure that an organization maintains an adequate stock quantity.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Presentation 8.11%
Microsoft Office 2.77%
Inventory Management 1.42%
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 Recruitment Coordinator's salary.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Accounting: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Accountability
 $61,194
15%
Presentation
 $60,661
14%
Accounting
 $59,065
11%
Coordination
 $59,065
11%
Verbal Communication
 $58,533
10%
Communicates Effectively
 $57,469
8%
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Admissions Recruitment Coordinator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Admissions Recruitment Coordinator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 25% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Hospitality & Leisure and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Admissions Recruitment Coordinator positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Admissions Recruitment Coordinator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Admissions Recruitment Coordinator

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Hospitality & Leisure$58,533$28.010%
Pharmaceuticals$58,533$28.010%
Software & Networking$58,533$28.010%
Aerospace & Defense$55,872$27.05%
Business Services$55,872$27.05%

How Education impacts an Admissions Recruitment Coordinator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Admissions Recruitment Coordinators enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Recruitment Coordinator with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $53,496 and $57,482).

Admissions Recruitment Coordinator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Admissions Recruitment Coordinator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.9%
High School 42.3%
Associates 15.4%
Bachelors 34.6%
Masters 5.8%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Admissions Recruitment Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Admissions Recruitment Coordinator'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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$48,086
Average $53,212/year
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Average $4,434/month
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Average $26/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $59,247 $4,937 $1,139 $28
Average $53,212 $4,434 $1,023 $26
25th Percentile $48,086 $4,007 $925 $23

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Salary Trends for Admissions Recruitment Coordinator

Salaries for an Admissions Recruitment Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $48,470 in 2023 to around $47,558 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Admissions Recruitment Coordinator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Admissions Recruitment Coordinator Over Time

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