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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for admissions counselors in the United States. Admissions counselor positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for admissions counselors.In fact, our research shows that Alaska is the best state for admissions counselors in America. The best city in America for admissions counselors with the highest pay is San Rafael, CA.
We figured that the best places for admissions counselor jobs has three things everyone would agree on. There would be high annual wages, good career prospects (no matter what phase of the career you are in), and a lot of job opportunities.We found that the Midwest is best for admissions counselors, and the Northeast is the worst. San Rafael, CA is the best city in the country for admissions counselor jobs, where as Alaska is the best state in the country.

10 best states for admissions counselors in 2025

  1. Alaska #1 best state for admissions counselors

    1. Alaska

    Total Admissions Counselor Jobs:47
    Average Annual Salary:$49,282
    Lowest 10 Percent Earn:$43,000
    Highest 10 Percent Earn:$55,000
    Location Quotient:
    1.43
  2. New York #2 best state for admissions counselors

    2. New York

    Total Admissions Counselor Jobs:718
    Average Annual Salary:$48,373
    Lowest 10 Percent Earn:$34,000
    Highest 10 Percent Earn:$68,000
    Location Quotient:
    1.42
  3. District of Columbia #3 best state for admissions counselors

    3. District of Columbia

    Total Admissions Counselor Jobs:101
    Average Annual Salary:$50,967
    Lowest 10 Percent Earn:$36,000
    Highest 10 Percent Earn:$70,000
    Location Quotient:
    1.52
  4. Connecticut #4 best state for admissions counselors

    4. Connecticut

    Total Admissions Counselor Jobs:232
    Average Annual Salary:$45,651
    Lowest 10 Percent Earn:$32,000
    Highest 10 Percent Earn:$64,000
    Location Quotient:
    1.77
  5. California #5 best state for admissions counselors

    5. California

    Total Admissions Counselor Jobs:1,257
    Average Annual Salary:$51,064
    Lowest 10 Percent Earn:$38,000
    Highest 10 Percent Earn:$67,000
    Location Quotient:
    1.09
  6. New Jersey #6 best state for admissions counselors

    6. New Jersey

    Total Admissions Counselor Jobs:349
    Average Annual Salary:$48,106
    Lowest 10 Percent Earn:$34,000
    Highest 10 Percent Earn:$67,000
    Location Quotient:
    1.11
  7. New Hampshire #7 best state for admissions counselors

    7. New Hampshire

    Total Admissions Counselor Jobs:57
    Average Annual Salary:$53,850
    Lowest 10 Percent Earn:$39,000
    Highest 10 Percent Earn:$73,000
    Location Quotient:
    0.83
  8. Pennsylvania #8 best state for admissions counselors

    8. Pennsylvania

    Total Admissions Counselor Jobs:650
    Average Annual Salary:$43,885
    Lowest 10 Percent Earn:$31,000
    Highest 10 Percent Earn:$61,000
    Location Quotient:
    1.42
  9. North Dakota #9 best state for admissions counselors

    9. North Dakota

    Total Admissions Counselor Jobs:37
    Average Annual Salary:$45,161
    Lowest 10 Percent Earn:$35,000
    Highest 10 Percent Earn:$57,000
    Location Quotient:
    1.01
  10. Delaware #10 best state for admissions counselors

    10. Delaware

    Total Admissions Counselor Jobs:61
    Average Annual Salary:$44,745
    Lowest 10 Percent Earn:$31,000
    Highest 10 Percent Earn:$62,000
    Location Quotient:
    1.23

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Detailed list of the best states for an admissions counselor

RankStateAverage SalaryLowest 10% EarnPopulationJob Count
1Alaska$49,282$43,000739,79547
2New York$48,373$34,00019,849,399718
3District of Columbia$50,967$36,000693,972101
4Connecticut$45,651$32,0003,588,184232
5California$51,064$38,00039,536,6531,257
6New Jersey$48,106$34,0009,005,644349
7New Hampshire$53,850$39,0001,342,79557
8Pennsylvania$43,885$31,00012,805,537650
9North Dakota$45,161$35,000755,39337
10Delaware$44,745$31,000961,93961
11Washington$45,239$35,0007,405,743324
12Massachusetts$52,274$37,0006,859,819283
13Vermont$45,993$33,000623,65728
14Maryland$46,904$33,0006,052,177271
15New Mexico$42,426$32,0002,088,07073
16West Virginia$45,220$33,0001,815,85743
17Oregon$42,269$32,0004,142,776157
18Virginia$43,666$32,0008,470,020334
19Maine$40,508$30,0001,335,90745
20Arizona$37,157$28,0007,016,270359
21Michigan$37,936$28,0009,962,311246
22Georgia$37,508$28,00010,429,379436
23Minnesota$39,417$30,0005,576,606220
24Illinois$37,137$28,00012,802,023520
25Ohio$37,464$28,00011,658,609269
26Texas$38,267$29,00028,304,596630
27Colorado$37,141$28,0005,607,154273
28Wisconsin$37,406$28,0005,795,483155
29North Carolina$37,964$28,00010,273,419264
30Florida$36,225$27,00020,984,400853
31Mississippi$37,099$28,0002,984,10057
32Arkansas$36,171$27,0003,004,27994
33Iowa$35,967$27,0003,145,711141
34Nevada$36,155$27,0002,998,03971
35Tennessee$34,938$26,0006,715,984227
36Rhode Island$37,094$26,0001,059,63936
37Hawaii$35,719$31,0001,427,53835
38South Dakota$34,562$27,000869,66635
39Alabama$35,928$27,0004,874,747116
40Missouri$36,399$28,0006,113,532139
41Utah$36,069$28,0003,101,83373
42Montana$31,604$25,0001,050,49365
43South Carolina$33,272$25,0005,024,369175
44Wyoming$27,075$21,000579,31528
45Kentucky$34,111$26,0004,454,18998
46Indiana$33,712$25,0006,666,818200
47Louisiana$27,429$21,0004,684,333127
48Idaho$30,477$23,0001,716,94359
49Kansas$33,866$26,0002,913,12370
50Nebraska$34,186$26,0001,920,07651
51Oklahoma$32,898$25,0003,930,86480

Highest paying states for admissions counselors

RankStateAvg. Admissions Counselor Salary
1Alaska$49,282
2New York$48,373
3District of Columbia$50,967
4Connecticut$45,651
5California$51,064
6New Jersey$48,106
7New Hampshire$53,850
8Pennsylvania$43,885
9North Dakota$45,161
10Delaware$44,745
11Washington$45,239
12Massachusetts$52,274
13Vermont$45,993
14Maryland$46,904
15New Mexico$42,426
16West Virginia$45,220
17Oregon$42,269
18Virginia$43,666
19Maine$40,508
20Arizona$37,157
21Michigan$37,936
22Georgia$37,508
23Minnesota$39,417
24Illinois$37,137
25Ohio$37,464
26Texas$38,267
27Colorado$37,141
28Wisconsin$37,406
29North Carolina$37,964
30Florida$36,225
31Mississippi$37,099
32Arkansas$36,171
33Iowa$35,967
34Nevada$36,155
35Tennessee$34,938
36Rhode Island$37,094
37Hawaii$35,719
38South Dakota$34,562
39Alabama$35,928
40Missouri$36,399
41Utah$36,069
42Montana$31,604
43South Carolina$33,272
44Wyoming$27,075
45Kentucky$34,111
46Indiana$33,712
47Louisiana$27,429
48Idaho$30,477
49Kansas$33,866
50Nebraska$34,186
51Oklahoma$32,898

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