Admissions Support Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does an Admissions Support Assistant make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Admissions Support Assistant in the United States is $39,020 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $46,169
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,191 to $42,762
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,525
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Admissions Support Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Weekly
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75th Percentile $42,762 $3,563 $822 $21
Average $39,020 $3,252 $750 $19
25th Percentile $37,191 $3,099 $715 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Admissions Support Assistant Salaries

An Admissions Support Assistant'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 Support Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Admissions Support Assistant'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): $38,240
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $49,374
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,083
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,088
  • Expert (over 8 years): $89,672
Levels Salary
Admission... Level Admissions Support Assistant$38,240
Technical... Level Admissions Support Assistant$49,374
Technical... Level Admissions Support Assistant$56,083
Technical... Level Admissions Support Assistant$76,088
Technical... Level Admissions Support Assistant$89,672
$38,240 0 yr
$49,374 < 2 yrs
$56,083 2-4 yrs
$76,088 5-8 yrs
$89,672 > 8 yrs
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How Do Admissions Support Assistant 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 Support Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $43,203.
  • California: $43,039.
  • Massachusetts: $42,465.

Top Paying Cities for Admissions Support Assistants

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: $49,216
  • San Francisco: $48,677
  • Oakland: $47,651

What Skills Can Increase an Admissions Support Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 12.71% 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.
  • Hydraulics (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Hydraulics is a technology and applied science using engineering, chemistry, and other sciences involving the mechanical properties and use of liquids.
  • Pneumatics (Mentioned in 1.22% Job Postings): Pneumatics (pronounced new-MATT-ix) is an aspect of physics and engineering that is concerned with using the energy in compressed gas to make something move or work.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 12.71%
Hydraulics 2.08%
Pneumatics 1.22%
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 Support Assistant's salary.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Presentation
$44,873
15%
Integrity
$44,092
13%
Analysis
$43,702
12%
Collaboration
$43,312
11%
Initiative
$42,532
9%
Leadership
$42,532
9%
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How Education impacts an Admissions Support Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Admissions Support Assistants enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Support Assistant with a No Diploma is between $35,669 and $38,064).

Admissions Support Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Admissions Support Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 20.0%
High School 20.0%
Associates 10.0%
Bachelors 70.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Admissions Support Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Admissions Support Assistant'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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Salary Trends for Admissions Support Assistant

Salaries for an Admissions Support Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $40,963 in 2023 to around $40,450 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Admissions Support Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Admissions Support Assistant Over Time

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2023
$40,963
2024
$40,643
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