Senior Admissions Advisor Salary in Richmond, VA

How much does a Senior Admissions Advisor make in Richmond, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Admissions Advisor in Richmond, VA is $47,025. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $38,036 to a high of $57,773, with most professionals earning between $42,320 and $52,651.

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Develop and maintain relationships with students throughout the admission cycle, including follow up on application documents, admissions decisions, and orientation.

August 31, 2022

Assist in the planning, organization, and implementation of admission events, both on and off campus to include Open House, Admitted Student Day and Orientation.

October 22, 2022

Provide general information and answers inquires received via telephone, web based technologies, and walk-in customers regarding the various nursing programs offered.

November 21, 2022

Reviews, analyzes and rates applications of students applying for admission.

December 27, 2022

Adhere to laws and regulations governing student recruitment activities.

January 28, 2023

Train and mentor new admissions advisor hires.

March 05, 2023

Plan and organize annual promotional materials.

April 14, 2023

Manage the Student Ambassador Program.

May 03, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Senior Admissions Advisor in Richmond, VA

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What is the average salary for Senior Admissions Advisor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Admissions Advisor in Richmond, VA. The base salary for Senior Admissions Advisor ranges from $42,320 to $52,651 with the average base salary of $47,025. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,351 to $52,795 with the average total cash compensation of $47,142.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$47,025	$42,320 - $52,651
Bonus	$117	$32 - $144
Total Pay	$47,142	$42,351 - $52,795

* 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.

Senior Admissions Advisor Salary Near Richmond, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Petersburg, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,189 - $52,489	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia State University, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,189 - $52,489	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,881 - $50,860	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,881 - $50,860	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,724 - $50,666	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,789 - $50,747	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA

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About Richmond, Virginia

Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and the Greater Richmond Region. Richmond was incorporated in 1742 and has been an independent city since 1871. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 204,214; in 2016, the population was estimated to be 223,170, making Richmond the fourth-most populous city in Virginia. The Richmond Metropolitan Area has a population of 1,260,029, the third-most populous metro in the state. Richmond is located at the fall line of the James R...

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