Graduate Advisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Graduate Advisor make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Graduate Advisor in the United States is $62,199 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, a Graduate Advisor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,940
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,737 to $65,728
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,764
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Graduate Advisor Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $65,728 $5,477 $1,264 $32
Average $62,199 $5,183 $1,196 $30
25th Percentile $56,737 $4,728 $1,091 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Graduate Advisor Salaries

A Graduate Advisor'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 Do Graduate Advisor 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 Graduate Advisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $68,867.
  • California: $68,605.
  • Massachusetts: $67,691.

Top Paying Cities for Graduate Advisors

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: $78,452
  • San Francisco: $77,680
  • Oakland: $75,957

What Skills Can Increase a Graduate Advisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Networking (Mentioned in 4.18% Job Postings): Ability to maintain, build and expand a personal and business contact list to grow one's career and business opportunities.
  • RPO (Mentioned in 2.25% Job Postings): Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) involves an employer turning the responsibility of finding potential job candidates over to a third-party service provider.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.22% 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.
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Networking 4.18%
RPO 2.25%
Microsoft Office 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 a Graduate Advisor's salary.
  • Software Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Oral Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Sense Of Urgency: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Software Engineering
 $69,663
12%
Oral Communication
 $67,175
8%
Sense Of Urgency
 $67,175
8%
Cold Calling
 $67,175
8%
Partnering
 $67,175
8%
Diversity and Inclusion
 $67,175
8%
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Graduate Advisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Graduate Advisor'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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$56,737
Average $62,199/year
$65,728
$4,728
Average $5,183/month
$5,477
$1,091
Average $1,196/week
$1,264
$27
Average $30/hour
$32
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $65,728 $5,477 $1,264 $32
Average $62,199 $5,183 $1,196 $30
25th Percentile $56,737 $4,728 $1,091 $27

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Salary Trends for Graduate Advisor

Salaries for a Graduate Advisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $60,348 in 2023 to around $59,870 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Graduate Advisor salary trends, .

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