College Advisor Salary in Boston, Massachusetts

How much does a College Advisor make in Boston, MA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a College Advisor in Boston, MA is $61,579. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $55,027 to $69,518, with most professionals earning between $49,061 and $76,746.

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Common responsibilities of a College Advisor

Complete the transition log and communicate detailed shift reports to oncoming staff for seamless transition between shifts.

October 15, 2022

Represent the college at on-campus and off-campus events, attend college and career fairs, network with local organizations, and other events as directed.

November 21, 2022

Provide students with information, when appropriate, on community agencies as found on the NECC Student Support website and/or referring to the Community Referral Advisor, Coordinator of Community Referral, or through a Care and Concern Outreach Team form.

December 05, 2022

Demonstrated experience providing academic advising to undergraduate students at a comprehensive public university or community college.

December 10, 2022

Meet with students individually to review academic records and provide assistance with academic planning and decision-making, including high school graduation requirements and A-G eligibility status.

February 20, 2023

Participates in the development, implementation, review, presentation, and revision of orientations for the first-time college students and transfer students.

March 12, 2023

Assists students and guardians with college and career planning through one-on-one and group meetings, parent meetings, curriculum and college planning workshops, registering for college entrance exams and/or standardized tests, scholarship and financial aid applications, and scheduling campus tours.

March 26, 2023

Collaborate with other personnel in the college, including multicultural, student affairs, academic affairs, admissions, financial aid, advising, dual enrollment, facilities, technology, and communications, as well as others, to maximize services available to program participants.

March 29, 2023

Developdaily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly work schedules based upon establishedpriorities that maximize services to students (by addressing the greatest needsof the greatest number of students).

April 08, 2023

Support with college essays, financial aid paperwork, gathering information - courses taken, grades, grade point average and other pertinent details a college might ask on an application.

May 13, 2023

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Average Salary Range for College Advisor in Boston, MA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

55027

69518

61579

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

55052

69525

61595

What is the average salary for College Advisor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of College Advisor in Boston, MA. The base salary for College Advisor ranges from $55,027 to $69,518 with the average base salary of $61,579. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,052 to $69,525 with the average total cash compensation of $61,595.

View Average Salary for College Advisor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$61,579	$55,027 - $69,518
Bonus	$16	$25 - $7
Total Pay	$61,595	$55,052 - $69,525

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

College Advisor Salary Near Boston, MA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,307 - $69,872	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,307 - $69,872	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Malden, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,307 - $69,872	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,307 - $69,872	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,307 - $69,872	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,307 - $69,872	COMPARE TO Boston, MA

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About Boston, Massachusetts

Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The city's official elevation, as measured at Logan International Airport, is 19 ft (5.8 m) above sea level. The highest point in Boston is Bellevue Hill at 330 feet (100 m) above sea level, and the lowest point is at sea level. Situated onshore of the Atlantic Ocean, Boston is the only state capital in the contiguous United States with an oceanic shoreline. Boston is surrounded by the "Greater Boston" region and is contiguously bordered by the citi...

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