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Student affairs vice president salary
Average student affairs vice president salary
$73,757
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Average student affairs vice president salary by state
Highest paying states for student affairs vice presidents
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $90,947 | $43.72 |
| 2 | California | $91,557 | $44.02 |
| 3 | Arizona | $83,619 | $40.20 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $89,877 | $43.21 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $79,761 | $38.35 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $77,468 | $37.24 |
| 7 | North Carolina | $76,989 | $37.01 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $73,059 | $35.12 |
| 9 | Indiana | $78,406 | $37.70 |
| 10 | Nevada | $79,098 | $38.03 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $70,432 | $33.86 |
| 12 | West Virginia | $75,553 | $36.32 |
| 13 | Michigan | $74,976 | $36.05 |
| 14 | New York | $81,010 | $38.95 |
| 15 | Maryland | $73,515 | $35.34 |
| 16 | Ohio | $66,795 | $32.11 |
| 17 | Delaware | $72,594 | $34.90 |
| 18 | Kentucky | $68,523 | $32.94 |
| 19 | Texas | $63,036 | $30.31 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $68,175 | $32.78 |
| 21 | Oregon | $64,788 | $31.15 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $61,778 | $29.70 |
| 23 | Virginia | $66,802 | $32.12 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $63,071 | $30.32 |
| 25 | Louisiana | $68,188 | $32.78 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $63,057 | $30.32 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $58,829 | $28.28 |
| 28 | Missouri | $62,162 | $29.89 |
| 29 | New Hampshire | $63,819 | $30.68 |
| 30 | Illinois | $58,064 | $27.92 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $62,514 | $30.05 |
| 32 | Iowa | $58,226 | $27.99 |
| 33 | Alabama | $60,934 | $29.30 |
| 34 | Florida | $56,662 | $27.24 |
| 35 | Maine | $60,451 | $29.06 |
| 36 | Utah | $55,472 | $26.67 |
| 37 | Vermont | $58,469 | $28.11 |
| 38 | Montana | $60,204 | $28.94 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $56,159 | $27.00 |
| 40 | Washington | $56,066 | $26.95 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $52,936 | $25.45 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $57,989 | $27.88 |
| 43 | Colorado | $53,730 | $25.83 |
| 44 | Georgia | $52,082 | $25.04 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $49,556 | $23.82 |
| 46 | Kansas | $51,415 | $24.72 |
| 47 | Alaska | $46,371 | $22.29 |
| 48 | Idaho | $52,981 | $25.47 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $52,949 | $25.46 |
| 50 | North Dakota | $51,529 | $24.77 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $49,760 | $23.92 |
Student affairs vice president salary details
A student affairs vice president's salary ranges from $42,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $128,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a student affairs vice president's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $128,000 | $10,667 | $62 |
| 75th Percentile | $98,000 | $8,167 | $47 |
| Average | $73,757 | $6,146 | $35 |
| 25th Percentile | $55,000 | $4,583 | $26 |
| 10th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
Highest paying student affairs vice president jobs
The highest paying types of student affairs vice presidents are president, vice president, and chairperson.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Member Educator | $34,187 | $2,849 | $16.44 | 12,866 |
| Dean | $86,317 | $7,193 | $41.50 | 1,183 |
| Registrar | $40,632 | $3,386 | $19.53 | 12,723 |
| Co-Chair | $89,375 | $7,448 | $42.97 | 2,878 |
| Chairperson | $125,944 | $10,495 | $60.55 | 5,178 |
| Residence Hall Director | $47,193 | $3,933 | $22.69 | 6,713 |
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Student affairs vice president salary trends
The average student affairs vice president salary has risen by $10,001 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average student affairs vice president earned $63,756 annually, but today, they earn $73,757 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for student affairs vice presidents over the last decade.
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Average student affairs vice president salary over time
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Student affairs vice president salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,800 | $35.46 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $72,200 | $34.70 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | $71,400 | $34.31 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $69,900 | $33.59 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $68,700 | $33.01 | +2.4% |
Recently added student affairs vice president salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCC Social Sourcing | VP-Student Affairs | Chicago, IL | 06/26/2025 | $145,000 |
| College of The Mainland | Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management | Texas City, TX | 04/21/2025 | $116,282 |
| Cuny | Vice President of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs | New York, NY | 04/08/2025 | $190,000 |
| Library Journal | Provost, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs | New York, NY | 02/19/2025 | $140,000 |
| Minnesota Limited | Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs | Pine City, MN | 02/18/2025 | $100,328 |
| California Department of Education | Vice President of Student Affairs | Salinas, CA | 02/13/2025 | $202,388 |
| Tennessee Board of Regents | Vice President of College & Student Affairs | Jacksboro, TN | 09/18/2024 | $79,432 |
| Get It Recruit-Executive | Vice President of Student Affairs | New York, NY | 05/31/2024 | $135,000 |
| College of The Mainland | Vice President for Student Affairs | Texas City, TX | 05/26/2024 | $116,282 |
| College of The Mainland | Vice President for Student Affairs | Texas City, TX | 04/29/2024 | $116,282 |
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