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Job outlook for admissions advisors in the United States
Admissions advisor job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected admissions advisor job growth rate is 10% from 2018-2028.
About 32,400 new jobs for admissions advisors are projected over the next decade.
Admissions advisor salaries have increased 7% for admissions advisors in the last 5 years.
There are over 31,898 admissions advisors currently employed in the United States.
There are 55,433 active admissions advisor job openings in the US.
The average admissions advisor salary is $54,192.
Are admissions advisor jobs in demand?
Yes, admissions advisor jobs are in demand. Admissions advisor demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Admissions advisor job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of admissions advisor jobs and the average admissions advisor salary over time.
Admissions advisor jobs over time
Admissions advisor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 31,898 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 31,452 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 31,907 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 30,724 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 29,205 | 0.01% |
Average admissions advisor salary over time
Admissions advisor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $54,192 | $26.05 | +1.9% |
| 2025 | $53,185 | $25.57 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | $52,505 | $25.24 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | $51,665 | $24.84 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $50,873 | $24.46 | +1.7% |
Admissions advisor jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of admissions advisor job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where admissions advisors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for admissions advisors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 155 | 22% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 105 | 14% |
| 3 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 68 | 12% |
| 4 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 380 | 11% |
| 5 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 342 | 11% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 566 | 10% |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 566 | 10% |
| 8 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 101 | 10% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 73 | 8% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 57 | 8% |
| 11 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 854 | 7% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 607 | 7% |
| 13 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 472 | 7% |
| 14 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 420 | 7% |
| 15 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 417 | 7% |
| 16 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 62 | 7% |
| 17 | Vermont | 623,657 | 42 | 7% |
| 18 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 560 | 6% |
| 19 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 117 | 6% |
| 20 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 87 | 6% |
Most common cities for admissions advisors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Haven | 1 | 4% | $79,977 |
| 2 | Temecula | 2 | 2% | $78,548 |
| 3 | Council Bluffs | 1 | 2% | $52,931 |
| 4 | Waltham | 1 | 2% | $61,108 |
| 5 | Burbank | 1 | 1% | $80,094 |
| 6 | Hesperia | 1 | 1% | $79,339 |
| 7 | Ontario | 1 | 1% | $79,291 |
| 8 | Overland Park | 1 | 1% | $50,783 |
| 9 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $81,761 |
| 10 | Anaheim | 1 | 0% | $79,418 |
| 11 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $53,930 |
| 12 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $61,345 |
| 13 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $57,184 |