As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Admissions Assistant in District of Columbia is $53,688, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,032 weekly, or $4,474 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Admissions Assistant in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Admissions Assistant in District of Columbia vary widely, spanning from $39,374 to $67,750. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,195) and 75th percentile ($61,048), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,750 per year. This $14,853 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Data Entry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Admissions Assistant often earn 10.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 47 companies. However, District of Columbia currently ranks 1 nationwide for Admissions Assistant job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Admissions Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Admissions Assistant Salary $39,374 DC April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Admissions Assistant Salary $46,195 DC April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Admissions Assistant Salary $53,688 DC April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Admissions Assistant Salary $61,048 DC April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Admissions Assistant Salary $67,750 DC April 01, 2026
25% $46,195 10% $39,374 90% $67,750 75% $61,048 $53,688 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Naval Anacost Annex, DC Avg. Salary $54,115 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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    Bachelor's Degree

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