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Alumni relations coordinator salary

Average alumni relations coordinator salary

$44,215

$21.26 hourly rate

Entry-level alumni relations coordinator salary
$30,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding the Alumni Relations Coordinator Salary

The role of an Alumni Relations Coordinator is essential in fostering relationships between alumni and their alma maters. As of October 2025, the average salary for this position is $44,215 per year or approximately $21 per hour. Factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and the specific sector of employment significantly impact salary levels.

Salary Variances by State

Salary variations exist across different states, with coordinators in states like California and New York often earning more due to higher living costs and demand for skilled professionals. Additionally, urban areas tend to offer better compensation compared to rural locations.

Industry Impact on Salaries

Coordinators working in higher education or nonprofit organizations may find salary scales differ. For instance, those employed by prestigious universities generally command higher wages due to the institution’s funding and resources. To enhance earning potential, pursuing additional qualifications or leadership roles within alumni relations can be beneficial.

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Where can an Alumni Relations Coordinator earn more?

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Ropes & Gray$146,122
ICONMA$44,635

Average alumni relations coordinator salary by state

The highest-paying states for alumni relations coordinators are New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. The lowest average alumni relations coordinator salary states are Montana, Texas, and Kansas.

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Highest paying states for alumni relations coordinators

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York$59,904$28.80
2Massachusetts$58,183$27.97
3District of Columbia$58,983$28.36
4Rhode Island$53,531$25.74
5Connecticut$59,843$28.77
6New Jersey$57,298$27.55
7Delaware$47,611$22.89
8Pennsylvania$53,102$25.53
9North Dakota$44,536$21.41
10New Hampshire$49,895$23.99
11Oregon$47,521$22.85
12Maryland$50,749$24.40
13Arkansas$42,334$20.35
14Washington$55,794$26.82
15North Carolina$45,367$21.81
16Ohio$51,104$24.57
17California$49,845$23.96
18Virginia$46,724$22.46
19Arizona$45,521$21.89
20Vermont$43,979$21.14
21Alaska$46,700$22.45
22New Mexico$40,976$19.70
23Idaho$39,877$19.17
24Nevada$40,972$19.70
25Michigan$42,713$20.54
26Colorado$45,291$21.77
27Illinois$41,052$19.74
28West Virginia$43,160$20.75
29Minnesota$44,037$21.17
30Tennessee$38,128$18.33
31South Dakota$35,920$17.27
32Wyoming$36,704$17.65
33Kentucky$40,044$19.25
34Oklahoma$33,723$16.21
35Alabama$34,143$16.41
36Maine$37,474$18.02
37Nebraska$37,180$17.88
38Kansas$32,703$15.72
39Indiana$37,667$18.11
40Utah$34,500$16.59
41Hawaii$38,898$18.70
42Wisconsin$36,017$17.32
43Louisiana$36,413$17.51
44Iowa$35,807$17.21
45Georgia$35,224$16.93
46Montana$33,365$16.04
47Florida$32,656$15.70
48Texas$33,297$16.01
49Missouri$34,638$16.65
50South Carolina$31,729$15.25
51Mississippi$31,133$14.97
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Highest paying cities for alumni relations coordinators

The highest-paying cities for alumni relations coordinators are New York, NY, Fairfield, CT, and Washington, DC.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York, NY$60,102$28.90
2Fairfield, CT$60,009$28.85
3Washington, DC$59,037$28.38
4Boston, MA$58,120$27.94
5San Francisco, CA$54,111$26.01
6Philadelphia, PA$53,660$25.80
7Providence, RI$53,484$25.71
8Baltimore, MD$51,104$24.57
9Athens, OH$50,003$24.04
10Winchester, VA$48,625$23.38
11Scottsdale, AZ$45,630$21.94
12Winston-Salem, NC$45,422$21.84
13Denver, CO$45,306$21.78
14Saint Paul, MN$44,118$21.21
15East Lansing, MI$42,264$20.32
16Chicago, IL$41,315$19.86
17Las Vegas, NV$40,729$19.58
18Knoxville, TN$38,585$18.55
19Mobile, AL$34,972$16.81
20Saint Louis, MO$34,886$16.77

Alumni relations coordinator salary details

An alumni relations coordinator's salary ranges from $30,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $64,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is an alumni relations coordinator's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$64,000$5,333$31
75th Percentile$53,000$4,417$25
Average$44,215$3,685$21
25th Percentile$36,000$3,000$17
10th Percentile$30,000$2,500$14

Highest paying alumni relations coordinator jobs

The highest paying types of alumni relations coordinators are business development coordinator, development coordinator, and social media specialist.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Publicist$50,679$4,223$24.367,343
Public Relations$48,383$4,032$23.2622,721
Community Relations Internship$31,172$2,598$14.9967,285
Coordinator$41,599$3,467$20.00151,508
Campaign Coordinator$41,865$3,489$20.1324,801
Development Coordinator$51,688$4,307$24.8583,671

Which companies pay alumni relations coordinators the most?

Alumni relations coordinator salaries at Ropes & Gray and W. R. Berkley are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average alumni relations coordinator salary at companies like UC Merced and Reed Smith are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Ropes & Gray$146,122$70.25
2W. R. Berkley$69,909$33.61
3UC Merced$60,034$28.86
4Reed Smith$56,641$27.23
5UC Hastings Law$54,645$26.27
6Michigan State University$52,557$25.27
7University of California-Berkeley$51,590$24.80
8Summer Search$51,438$24.73
9Brown University$50,899$24.47
10San Francisco University High School$50,657$24.35
11DC International School$50,506$24.28
12NANA$48,100$23.13
13Florida International University$47,939$23.05
14BayMark Health Services$46,373$22.29
15Uniti$46,373$22.29
16Calvary Bellefontaine$46,373$22.29
17CoStar Group$46,288$22.25
18Univ Of Colorado-Colorado Spgs$46,275$22.25
19Saint Louis University$46,038$22.13
20ICONMA$44,635$21.46

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Alumni Relations Coordinator salary by industry

The average alumni relations coordinator salary varies across industries:

  • The average alumni relations coordinator salary in the non profits industry is $47,937, the highest of any industry.
  • The average alumni relations coordinator salary in the finance industry is $44,331.
  • Alumni relations coordinators in the health care industry earn an average salary of $39,884, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for alumni relations coordinators

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Non Profits$47,937$23.05
2Retail$44,331$21.31
3Education$43,348$20.84
4Health Care$39,884$19.18

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Alumni relations coordinator salary trends

The average alumni relations coordinator salary has risen by $6,772 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average alumni relations coordinator earned $37,443 annually, but today, they earn $44,215 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for alumni relations coordinators over the last decade.

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Average alumni relations coordinator salary over time

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Alumni relations coordinator salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$44,200$21.26+2.6%
2024$43,000$20.70+1.9%
2023$42,200$20.31+1.2%
2022$41,700$20.07+2.2%
2021$40,800$19.64+2.2%

Recently added alumni relations coordinator salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Banyan BrandAlumni CoordinatorCathedral City, CA06/27/2025$70,000
Johns Hopkins UniversityAlumni Relations CoordinatorHomewood, AL06/27/2025$35,490
Wheaton AcademyParent Relations CoordinatorWest Chicago, IL06/20/2025$39,653
McDermott Will & EmeryAlumni Relations CoordinatorFine, NY06/19/2025$67,000
Wheaton CollegeAlumni Connections CoordinatorWestgate, IA06/18/2025$45,914
University of Texas at AustinSenior Alumni/Constituent Relations Program CoordinatorAustin, TX06/18/2025$55,000
Johns Hopkins UniversityAlumni Relations CoordinatorBaltimore, MD06/15/2025$35,490
The University of Texas at AustinSenior Alumni/Constituent Relations Program CoordinatorCove, UT06/12/2025$55,000
Albizu University-MiamiAlumni Relations ContractorMiami, FL06/11/2025$30,000
Discovery Behavioral HealthAlumni CoordinatorKane, PA05/23/2025$41,740

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