Enrollment Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does an Enrollment Specialist make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Enrollment Specialist in the United States is $48,778 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, an Enrollment Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,613
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,543 to $53,926
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,419
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Enrollment Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $53,926 $4,494 $1,037 $26
Average $48,778 $4,065 $938 $23
25th Percentile $47,543 $3,962 $914 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Enrollment Specialist Salaries

An Enrollment Specialist'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 Enrollment Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Enrollment Specialist'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): $39,489
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $44,170
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $48,864
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $72,601
  • Expert (over 8 years): $110,404
Levels Salary
Enrollmen... Level Enrollment Specialist$39,489
Enrollmen... Level Enrollment Specialist$44,170
Enrollmen... Level Enrollment Specialist$48,864
Enrollmen... Level Enrollment Specialist$72,601
Enrollmen... Level Enrollment Specialist$110,404
$39,489 0 yr
$44,170 < 2 yrs
$48,864 2-4 yrs
$72,601 5-8 yrs
$110,404 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Enrollment Specialists

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: $61,524
  • San Francisco: $60,850
  • Oakland: $59,568

What Skills Can Increase an Enrollment Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 21.54% 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.
  • Marketing Management (Mentioned in 3.83% Job Postings): Marketing management is the organizational discipline which focuses on the practical application of marketing orientation, techniques and methods inside enterprises and organizations and on the management of a firm's marketing resources and activities.
  • Managed Care (Mentioned in 1.68% Job Postings): Managed Care is a health care delivery system organized to manage cost, utilization, and quality. Also known as managed healthcare.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 21.54%
Marketing Management 3.83%
Managed Care 1.68%
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 Enrollment Specialist's salary.
  • B2B: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • CRM: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
B2B
$55,607
14%
CRM
$54,631
12%
Commitment
$53,656
10%
Leadership
$53,656
10%
Analysis
$52,680
8%
Innovation
$52,192
7%
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Enrollment Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Enrollment Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Enrollment Specialist positions in Insurance or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Enrollment Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Enrollment Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$68,289$33.040%
Financial Services$58,534$28.020%

How Education impacts an Enrollment Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Enrollment Specialists 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 Enrollment Specialist with a Associate's Degree is between $48,250 and $50,927).

Enrollment Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Enrollment Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 7.1%
High School 46.4%
Associates 10.7%
Bachelors 28.6%
Masters 7.1%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Enrollment Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Enrollment Specialist'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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Enrollment Specialist

Salaries for an Enrollment Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $45,455 in 2023 to around $44,928 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Enrollment Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Enrollment Specialist Over Time

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$45,455
2024
$45,189
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2023 $45,455
2024 $45,189
2025 $44,928
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