What are the main factors that influence an Academic Advising Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Academic Advising Specialist?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Academic Advising Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Academic Advising Specialist's salary?

An Academic Advising Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $45,051 for beginners, reaching about $55,845 at mid-level, and approach $89,729 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Academic Advising Specialist?

Academic Advising Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Academic Advising Specialist roles are District of Columbia $56,352, California $56,138, Massachusetts $55,390. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Academic Advising Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Academic Advising Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Dean of Academic Advising: $103,794; College Academic Advising Director: $76,400; University Academic Advising Director: $76,390; Academic Advising Director: $76,346; Director Of Academic Advising: $75,735.

Academic Advising Specialist Salary in Virginia

How much does an Academic Advising Specialist make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Academic Advising Specialist in Virginia is $51,252 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, an Academic Advising Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,290
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,477 to $55,460
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,040

10% $44,040

50% (Median) $51,252

90% $59,290

Academic Advising Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,460	$4,622	$1,067	$27
Average	$51,252	$4,271	$986	$25
25th Percentile	$47,477	$3,956	$913	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Academic Advising Specialist Salaries

An Academic Advising Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Academic Advising Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Academic Advising Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $45,051
Early Career (1-2 years): $50,376
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,845
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $73,353
Expert (over 8 years): $89,729

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Accounts Payable Clerk I	less than 1 year	$45,051
Academic Advising Specialist	1-2 years	$50,376
Accounts Payable Clerk III	2-4 years	$55,845
Accounts Payable Supervisor	5-8 years	$73,353
Accounts Payable Senior Supervisor	over 8 years	$89,729

How Do Academic Advising Specialist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Academic Advising Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $56,352.
California: $56,138.
Massachusetts: $55,390.

District of Columbia $56,352 California $56,138 Massachusetts $55,390 Washington $55,187 New Jersey $55,166 Alaska $55,095 Connecticut $54,393 New York $54,108

Hawaii $53,196 Rhode Island $52,769 Maryland $52,479 Minnesota $52,082 Colorado $51,929 Illinois $51,878 Oregon $51,685 Delaware $51,542

New Hampshire $51,453 Virginia $51,252 Pennsylvania $50,667 Nevada $50,372 North Dakota $50,275 Michigan $50,122 Wisconsin $50,066 Vermont $49,954

Texas $49,644 Maine $49,624 Arizona $49,593 Ohio $49,557 Georgia $49,089 Indiana $48,855 Wyoming $48,809 Utah $48,738

Iowa $48,707 Kansas $48,463 Louisiana $48,392 North Carolina $48,366 Missouri $48,356 Florida $48,158 Montana $48,051 Nebraska $47,949

Kentucky $47,893 South Carolina $47,690 Tennessee $47,562 Idaho $47,511 New Mexico $47,140 Oklahoma $47,058 Alabama $46,758 South Dakota $46,254

Arkansas $45,979 West Virginia $45,832 Mississippi $45,389

Top Paying Cities for Academic Advising Specialist

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $47,135
Lambsburg: $47,235
Laurel Fork: $47,288

Ivanhoe, VA $47,135

Lambsburg, VA $47,235

Laurel Fork, VA $47,288

Marion, VA $46,889

Max Meadows, VA $47,210

Meadowview, VA $46,467

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $46,843

Rocky Gap, VA $46,869

Ruther Glen, VA $49,440

Sealston, VA $50,719

Sharps, VA $49,223

Spotsylvania, VA $49,903

Sparta, VA $49,641

Stafford, VA $52,184

Stratford, VA $50,186

Tappahannock, VA $49,527

Thornburg, VA $50,066

Unionville, VA $49,254

Village, VA $49,465

Warsaw, VA $49,641

Weems, VA $48,667

Sandy Point, VA $49,706

White Stone, VA $48,531

Wicomico Church, VA $48,885

Woodford, VA $49,862

Zacata, VA $50,031

Winchester, VA $49,796

Bentonville, VA $49,369

Berryville, VA $50,514

Boyce, VA $50,606

Brucetown, VA $49,829

Chester Gap, VA $50,311

Clear Brook, VA $49,578

Cross Junction, VA $47,970

Fishers Hill, VA $48,660

Flint Hill, VA $50,038

Front Royal, VA $50,067

Gore, VA $48,239

Hume, VA $50,715

Huntly, VA $50,122

Strasburg, VA $48,470

Linden, VA $50,838

Markham, VA $50,827

Maurertown, VA $47,811

Middletown, VA $49,416

Millwood, VA $50,516

Rileyville, VA $48,816

Earlysville, VA $48,100

Esmont, VA $47,655

Faber, VA $47,444

Fishersville, VA $47,886

Free Union, VA $48,021

Gordonsville, VA $48,524

Greenwood, VA $47,828

Ivy, VA $48,121

Keene, VA $47,848

Keswick, VA $48,216

Locust Dale, VA $48,742

Lovingston, VA $46,935

Lyndhurst, VA $47,289

Montpelier Station, VA $48,536

Nellysford, VA $47,344

North Garden, VA $47,801

Orange, VA $49,011

Palmyra, VA $48,237

Piney River, VA $46,717

Quinque, VA $48,223

Roseland, VA $46,897

Ruckersville, VA $48,203

Schuyler, VA $47,488

Shipman, VA $46,928

Somerset, VA $48,538

Stanardsville, VA $48,063

Troy, VA $48,290

Tyro, VA $47,024

Waynesboro, VA $47,959

White Hall, VA $48,045

Woodberry Forest, VA $48,726

Achilles, VA $47,985

Amelia Court House, VA $48,876

Ark, VA $48,291

Arvonia, VA $47,862

Ashland, VA $49,352

Aylett, VA $49,375

Barhamsville, VA $48,664

Beaumont, VA $48,865

Beaverdam, VA $49,347

Bena, VA $47,972

Bohannon, VA $48,168

Bremo Bluff, VA $48,173

Bruington, VA $49,276

Bumpass, VA $49,273

Cardinal, VA $48,189

Cartersville, VA $48,572

Charles City, VA $48,969

Christchurch, VA $48,569

Church View, VA $48,682

Cobbs Creek, VA $48,323

Columbia, VA $48,445

Crozier, VA $49,190

Cumberland, VA $48,176

Deltaville, VA $48,363

Diggs, VA $48,187

Redwood, VA $46,896

Rich Creek, VA $47,055

Ridgeway, VA $47,383

Riner, VA $47,051

Ripplemead, VA $46,928

Rocky Mount, VA $46,938

Salem, VA $46,709

Sandy Level, VA $47,038

Shawsville, VA $46,853

Spencer, VA $47,372

Staffordsville, VA $47,136

Stanleytown, VA $47,461

Stuart, VA $47,359

Thaxton, VA $46,797

Troutville, VA $46,779

Union Hall, VA $46,946

Vesta, VA $47,299

Villamont, VA $46,773

Vinton, VA $46,686

Wirtz, VA $46,801

Woolwine, VA $47,266

Bristol, VA $45,534

Abingdon, VA $46,209

Andover, VA $46,072

Appalachia, VA $46,072

Bee, VA $46,641

Ben Hur, VA $46,263

Big Stone Gap, VA $45,661

Birchleaf, VA $46,687

Blackwater, VA $45,718

Castlewood, VA $45,852

Cleveland, VA $46,408

Clinchco, VA $46,646

Clintwood, VA $46,593

Coeburn, VA $46,149

Damascus, VA $46,572

Dante, VA $46,411

Davenport, VA $46,732

Dryden, VA $45,811

Duffield, VA $45,423

Dungannon, VA $45,589

East Stone Gap, VA $45,758

Ewing, VA $46,848

Fort Blackmore, VA $45,297

Gate City, VA $44,987

Haysi, VA $46,913

Hiltons, VA $45,094

Honaker, VA $46,668

Jonesville, VA $46,376

Keokee, VA $45,946

Lebanon, VA $46,228

Mc Clure, VA $46,420

Mendota, VA $45,548

Nickelsville, VA $45,357

Nora, VA $46,298

Norton, VA $46,121

Pennington Gap, VA $45,935

Pound, VA $46,312

Rosedale, VA $46,616

Rose Hill, VA $46,766

Saint Charles, VA $46,205

Saint Paul, VA $46,144

Weber City, VA $44,850

Whitetop, VA $46,754

Wise, VA $46,245

Pulaski, VA $47,256

Atkins, VA $46,857

Austinville, VA $47,236

Barren Springs, VA $47,276

Bastian, VA $46,864

Bland, VA $46,973

Broadford, VA $46,815

Cana, VA $47,308

Ceres, VA $46,819

Chilhowie, VA $46,803

Cripple Creek, VA $47,015

Crockett, VA $47,003

Draper, VA $47,217

Dugspur, VA $47,251

Elk Creek, VA $46,982

Emory, VA $46,671

Fancy Gap, VA $47,267

Fries, VA $47,139

Galax, VA $47,216

Glade Spring, VA $46,578

Rural Retreat, VA $46,944

Saltville, VA $46,823

Speedwell, VA $46,974

Sugar Grove, VA $46,868

Tannersville, VA $46,787

Troutdale, VA $46,835

Willis, VA $47,226

Woodlawn, VA $47,245

Wytheville, VA $47,112

Staunton, VA $47,901

Augusta Springs, VA $47,698

Bacova, VA $47,474

Blue Grass, VA $47,493

Brownsburg, VA $47,210

Buena Vista, VA $46,823

Churchville, VA $48,034

Clifton Forge, VA $47,314

Covington, VA $47,057

Craigsville, VA $47,703

Crimora, VA $48,083

Deerfield, VA $47,741

Doe Hill, VA $47,700

Fairfield, VA $47,140

Fort Defiance, VA $48,119

Glen Wilton, VA $47,134

Goshen, VA $47,498

Greenville, VA $47,469

Grottoes, VA $48,128

Head Waters, VA $47,779

Hot Springs, VA $47,342

Iron Gate, VA $47,395

Lexington, VA $47,223

Low Moor, VA $47,284

Mc Dowell, VA $47,719

Middlebrook, VA $47,480

Millboro, VA $47,518

Mint Spring, VA $47,719

Montebello, VA $47,048

Monterey, VA $47,582

Mount Sidney, VA $48,140

Mustoe, VA $47,661

New Hope, VA $48,112

Port Republic, VA $48,102

Raphine, VA $47,267

Rockbridge Baths, VA $47,313

Selma, VA $47,331

Steeles Tavern, VA $47,364

Stuarts Draft, VA $47,541

Swoope, VA $47,816

Verona, VA $48,140

Vesuvius, VA $46,942

Warm Springs, VA $47,489

West Augusta, VA $47,845

Weyers Cave, VA $48,152

Williamsville, VA $47,746

Lynchburg, VA $46,122

Altavista, VA $46,560

Alton, VA $47,577

Amherst, VA $46,435

Appomattox, VA $46,519

Bedford, VA $46,803

Big Island, VA $46,546

Blairs, VA $47,566

Brookneal, VA $46,744

Buffalo Junction, VA $47,728

Callands, VA $47,336

Chatham, VA $47,375

Clifford, VA $46,506

Clover, VA $47,461

Cluster Springs, VA $47,725

Coleman Falls, VA $46,313

Concord, VA $46,186

Crystal Hill, VA $47,388

Danville, VA $47,604

Hillsville, VA $47,308

Carson, VA $49,130

Hiwassee, VA $47,153

Independence, VA $46,989

Annandale, VA $55,909

Burke, VA $55,386

Dumfries, VA $53,764

Dunn Loring, VA $55,981

Fairfax, VA $55,145

Fairfax Station, VA $54,995

Falls Church, VA $56,030

Fort Belvoir, VA $55,352

Great Falls, VA $55,147

Greenway, VA $56,029

Lorton, VA $55,040

Merrifield, VA $55,852

Mc Lean, VA $56,024

West Mclean, VA $56,029

Mount Vernon, VA $55,560

Newington, VA $55,432

Dry Fork, VA $47,474

Brooke, VA $51,805

Evington, VA $46,378

Forest, VA $46,287

Gladstone, VA $46,559

Gladys, VA $46,560

Glasgow, VA $46,858

Goode, VA $46,441

Gretna, VA $47,037

Halifax, VA $47,563

Howardsville, VA $47,487

Hurt, VA $46,774

Java, VA $47,320

Ararat, VA $47,296

Axton, VA $47,442

Bassett, VA $47,408

Belspring, VA $47,162

Bent Mountain, VA $46,762

Blacksburg, VA $46,939

Blue Ridge, VA $46,746

Boones Mill, VA $46,729

Buchanan, VA $46,904

Callaway, VA $46,851

Christiansburg, VA $46,944

Cascade, VA $47,401

Catawba, VA $46,824

Check, VA $46,924

Claudville, VA $47,268

Cloverdale, VA $46,659

Collinsville, VA $47,565

Copper Hill, VA $46,861

Critz, VA $47,344

Daleville, VA $46,707

Dublin, VA $47,187

Eagle Rock, VA $47,039

Eggleston, VA $47,092

Elliston, VA $46,814

Ferrum, VA $47,113

Fieldale, VA $47,498

Fincastle, VA $46,852

Floyd, VA $47,116

Glade Hill, VA $46,907

Glen Lyn, VA $46,942

Goodview, VA $46,741

Hardy, VA $46,722

Henry, VA $47,184

Huddleston, VA $46,895

Keeling, VA $47,519

Chester, VA $49,361

Chesterfield, VA $49,332

Church Road, VA $49,170

Colonial Heights, VA $49,382

Courtland, VA $48,195

Dendron, VA $48,339

Dewitt, VA $49,012

Dinwiddie, VA $49,146

Disputanta, VA $49,186

Dolphin, VA $48,473

Drewryville, VA $48,090

Ebony, VA $47,758

Elberon, VA $48,140

Emporia, VA $48,198

Ford, VA $49,055

Franklin, VA $48,047

Freeman, VA $48,463

Gasburg, VA $47,861

Hopewell, VA $49,280

Ivor, VA $48,124

Jarratt, VA $48,614

Lawrenceville, VA $48,294

Mc Kenney, VA $48,884

Meredithville, VA $48,224

Newsoms, VA $47,888

Prince George, VA $49,326

Rawlings, VA $48,695

Sedley, VA $48,260

Skippers, VA $48,006

Spring Grove, VA $48,601

Stony Creek, VA $48,881

Surry, VA $48,022

Sussex, VA $48,771

Sutherland, VA $49,285

Valentines, VA $47,905

Wakefield, VA $48,321

Warfield, VA $48,735

Waverly, VA $48,701

White Plains, VA $47,879

Wilsons, VA $48,910

Yale, VA $48,574

Zuni, VA $48,105

Claremont, VA $48,666

Farmville, VA $47,754

Baskerville, VA $47,675

Indian Valley, VA $47,185

Mc Coy, VA $47,083

Martinsville, VA $47,487

Meadows Of Dan, VA $47,311

Moneta, VA $46,818

Montvale, VA $46,818

Narrows, VA $47,083

Newbern, VA $47,125

New Castle, VA $46,855

Newport, VA $46,962

New River, VA $47,254

Oriskany, VA $46,946

Paint Bank, VA $46,872

Parrott, VA $47,105

Patrick Springs, VA $47,398

Pearisburg, VA $47,130

Pembroke, VA $47,129

Penhook, VA $47,063

Pilot, VA $46,961

Pittsville, VA $47,039

Radford, VA $47,201

Long Island, VA $46,737

Lowry, VA $46,529

Lynch Station, VA $46,742

Madison Heights, VA $46,123

Monroe, VA $46,353

Naruna, VA $46,596

Nathalie, VA $47,159

Natural Bridge, VA $47,006

Natural Bridge Station, VA $46,803

Nelson, VA $47,798

Norwood, VA $46,738

Ringgold, VA $47,536

Rustburg, VA $46,229

Scottsburg, VA $47,628

Scottsville, VA $47,886

South Boston, VA $47,670

Spout Spring, VA $46,314

Sutherlin, VA $47,540

Sweet Briar, VA $46,259

Vernon Hill, VA $47,484

Virgilina, VA $47,684

Wingina, VA $47,015

Amonate, VA $46,910

Bandy, VA $46,808

Big Rock, VA $47,062

Bishop, VA $46,812

Bluefield, VA $46,957

Boissevain, VA $46,842

Breaks, VA $46,985

Burkes Garden, VA $46,860

Cedar Bluff, VA $46,929

Doran, VA $47,122

Falls Mills, VA $46,842

Grundy, VA $47,141

Horsepen, VA $46,830

Hurley, VA $46,899

Jewell Ridge, VA $46,929

Keen Mountain, VA $47,112

Mavisdale, VA $46,933

Maxie, VA $47,072

North Tazewell, VA $46,922

Oakwood, VA $47,138

Pilgrims Knob, VA $47,010

Pocahontas, VA $46,857

Pounding Mill, VA $46,994

Raven, VA $47,099

Red Ash, VA $47,143

Richlands, VA $47,116

Rowe, VA $46,951

Shortt Gap, VA $47,055

Swords Creek, VA $46,937

Tazewell, VA $46,848

Vansant, VA $46,938

Whitewood, VA $46,943

Wolford, VA $46,952

Boydton, VA $47,778

Bracey, VA $47,900

Brodnax, VA $48,085

Buckingham, VA $47,243

Burkeville, VA $47,974

Charlotte Court House, VA $47,286

Chase City, VA $47,531

Clarksville, VA $47,862

Crewe, VA $48,279

Cullen, VA $47,145

Dillwyn, VA $47,714

Drakes Branch, VA $47,526

Dundas, VA $48,233

Evergreen, VA $46,564

Fort Mitchell, VA $47,526

Green Bay, VA $47,709

Hampden Sydney, VA $47,826

Kenbridge, VA $47,975

Keysville, VA $47,522

La Crosse, VA $47,826

Lunenburg, VA $47,612

Meherrin, VA $47,617

Nottoway, VA $48,206

Pamplin, VA $46,988

Phenix, VA $46,775

Prospect, VA $47,283

Randolph, VA $47,363

Red House, VA $46,639

Red Oak, VA $47,592

Rice, VA $48,035

Saxe, VA $47,490

Skipwith, VA $47,626

South Hill, VA $47,809

Victoria, VA $47,780

Wylliesburg, VA $47,550

Roanoke, VA $46,626

Wachapreague, VA $48,413

Wardtown, VA $48,319

Wattsville, VA $48,459

Willis Wharf, VA $48,399

Windsor, VA $47,987

Withams, VA $48,420

Norfolk, VA $47,740

Newport News, VA $47,847

Fort Eustis, VA $47,866

Hampton, VA $47,877

Fort Monroe, VA $47,850

Poquoson, VA $47,861

Yorktown, VA $47,918

Lackey, VA $47,937

Seaford, VA $47,879

Portsmouth, VA $47,754

Fort Lee, VA $49,379

Petersburg, VA $49,379

Virginia State University, VA $49,379

Alberta, VA $48,404

Ammon, VA $49,052

Blackstone, VA $48,637

Boykins, VA $47,945

Branchville, VA $47,831

Capron, VA $48,181

Round Hill, VA $51,768

Catharpin, VA $53,708

Delaplane, VA $51,227

Ashburn, VA $53,930

Chantilly, VA $54,498

Gainesville, VA $53,271

Hamilton, VA $52,466

Lincoln, VA $52,415

Sterling, VA $54,586

Haymarket, VA $53,220

Herndon, VA $54,788

Leesburg, VA $53,083

Lovettsville, VA $51,907

Nokesville, VA $53,336

Upperville, VA $51,396

Warrenton, VA $51,583

Reston, VA $55,103

Waterford, VA $52,380

The Plains, VA $52,527

Doswell, VA $49,369

Dutton, VA $48,313

Fork Union, VA $48,321

Foster, VA $48,157

Glen Allen, VA $49,480

Gloucester, VA $48,262

Gloucester Point, VA $47,969

Goochland, VA $48,940

Grimstead, VA $48,278

Gum Spring, VA $48,940

Gwynn, VA $48,278

Hadensville, VA $48,864

Hallieford, VA $48,264

Hanover, VA $49,378

Hardyville, VA $48,407

Hartfield, VA $48,424

Hayes, VA $48,000

Henrico, VA $49,517

Hudgins, VA $48,241

Jamaica, VA $48,843

Jamestown, VA $48,110

Jetersville, VA $48,316

Kents Store, VA $48,430

King And Queen Court House, VA $48,917

King William, VA $49,171

Lanexa, VA $48,841

Lightfoot, VA $48,346

Little Plymouth, VA $48,856

Locust Hill, VA $48,569

Louisa, VA $48,932

Macon, VA $48,988

Maidens, VA $49,127

Manakin Sabot, VA $49,288

Mannboro, VA $48,967

Manquin, VA $49,314

Maryus, VA $47,976

Mascot, VA $48,712

Mathews, VA $48,186

Burgess, VA $49,021

Accomac, VA $48,375

Assawoman, VA $48,394

Atlantic, VA $48,460

Battery Park, VA $47,854

Belle Haven, VA $48,347

Birdsnest, VA $48,256

Bloxom, VA $48,449

Cape Charles, VA $48,190

Capeville, VA $48,200

Carrollton, VA $47,848

Carrsville, VA $48,067

Cheriton, VA $48,194

Chesapeake, VA $47,866

Chincoteague Island, VA $48,491

Wallops Island, VA $48,455

Craddockville, VA $48,355

Davis Wharf, VA $48,345

Eastville, VA $48,213

Exmore, VA $48,326

Franktown, VA $48,272

Greenbackville, VA $48,601

Greenbush, VA $48,462

Hacksneck, VA $48,327

Hallwood, VA $48,436

Harborton, VA $48,446

Horntown, VA $48,519

Oak Hall, VA $48,419

Isle Of Wight, VA $47,956

Jamesville, VA $48,300

Jenkins Bridge, VA $48,444

Keller, VA $48,386

Locustville, VA $48,384

Machipongo, VA $48,248

Mappsville, VA $48,426

Marionville, VA $48,248

Mears, VA $48,401

Melfa, VA $48,392

Modest Town, VA $48,517

Nassawadox, VA $48,298

Nelsonia, VA $48,521

New Church, VA $48,503

Onancock, VA $48,433

Onley, VA $48,379

Oyster, VA $48,206

Painter, VA $48,356

Parksley, VA $48,459

Pungoteague, VA $48,377

Quinby, VA $48,249

Rescue, VA $47,851

Sanford, VA $48,511

Saxis, VA $48,519

Seaview, VA $48,195

Smithfield, VA $47,903

Suffolk, VA $47,881

Tangier, VA $48,639

Tasley, VA $48,483

Temperanceville, VA $48,436

Townsend, VA $48,205

Virginia Beach, VA $48,504

Dulles, VA $55,118

Aldie, VA $53,378

Amissville, VA $50,781

Arcola, VA $53,913

Manassas, VA $54,002

Marshall, VA $51,526

Middleburg, VA $52,473

Catlett, VA $52,720

Centreville, VA $54,220

Clifton, VA $54,677

Orlean, VA $51,062

Paeonian Springs, VA $52,718

Paris, VA $51,062

Philomont, VA $52,318

Purcellville, VA $51,930

Bluemont, VA $51,235

Bristow, VA $53,583

Broad Run, VA $52,630

Calverton, VA $52,510

Casanova, VA $52,598

Rectortown, VA $51,462

Mechanicsville, VA $49,417

Midlothian, VA $49,342

Millers Tavern, VA $49,411

Mineral, VA $49,234

Moon, VA $48,207

Moseley, VA $49,178

New Canton, VA $48,112

New Kent, VA $49,147

New Point, VA $48,086

Newtown, VA $49,563

Norge, VA $48,417

North, VA $48,249

Oilville, VA $49,189

Onemo, VA $48,146

Ordinary, VA $48,041

Port Haywood, VA $48,078

Powhatan, VA $49,027

Providence Forge, VA $49,062

Quinton, VA $49,314

Rockville, VA $49,245

Ruthville, VA $48,961

Saint Stephens Church, VA $49,405

Saluda, VA $48,588

Sandston, VA $49,428

Sandy Hook, VA $48,930

Schley, VA $48,155

Severn, VA $48,002

Shacklefords, VA $48,614

State Farm, VA $49,150

Stevensville, VA $49,033

Studley, VA $49,413

Susan, VA $48,098

Toano, VA $48,569

Topping, VA $48,526

Trevilians, VA $48,901

Richmond, VA $49,530

Urbanna, VA $48,757

Wake, VA $48,452

Walkerton, VA $49,103

Ware Neck, VA $48,175

Water View, VA $48,747

West Point, VA $48,914

White Marsh, VA $48,095

Wicomico, VA $48,010

Williamsburg, VA $48,093

Woods Cross Roads, VA $48,267

Montpelier, VA $49,171

Oakton, VA $55,273

Occoquan, VA $54,865

Quantico, VA $53,042

Springfield, VA $55,764

Triangle, VA $53,426

Vienna, VA $55,764

Woodbridge, VA $54,469

Arlington, VA $56,045

Fort Myer, VA $56,046

Mattaponi, VA $48,732

Dhs, VA $56,045

Fort Valley, VA $48,453

Star Tannery, VA $47,979

Stephens City, VA $49,814

Stephenson, VA $49,847

Toms Brook, VA $48,426

White Post, VA $50,242

Woodstock, VA $48,026

Culpeper, VA $49,612

Aroda, VA $48,397

Banco, VA $48,561

Bealeton, VA $51,363

Boston, VA $49,481

Brandy Station, VA $50,482

Brightwood, VA $48,808

Castleton, VA $50,025

Elkwood, VA $50,416

Etlan, VA $48,695

Goldvein, VA $51,590

Graves Mill, VA $48,331

Haywood, VA $48,795

Hood, VA $48,026

Jeffersonton, VA $51,045

Leon, VA $49,014

Lignum, VA $50,124

Madison, VA $48,327

Midland, VA $51,875

Mitchells, VA $49,216

Oakpark, VA $48,633

Pratts, VA $48,321

Radiant, VA $48,500

Rapidan, VA $48,938

Remington, VA $50,955

Reva, VA $49,068

Richardsville, VA $50,543

Rixeyville, VA $50,412

Rochelle, VA $48,306

Somerville, VA $51,974

Sperryville, VA $49,020

Stevensburg, VA $50,225

Sumerduck, VA $50,969

Syria, VA $48,144

Viewtown, VA $50,445

Washington, VA $49,880

Wolftown, VA $48,030

Woodville, VA $49,504

Harrisonburg, VA $48,226

Basye, VA $47,841

Bergton, VA $47,693

Bridgewater, VA $48,136

Broadway, VA $47,987

Criders, VA $47,779

Dayton, VA $47,971

Edinburg, VA $47,922

Elkton, VA $48,067

Alexandria, VA $56,039

Fredericksburg, VA $50,775

Bowling Green, VA $49,790

Burr Hill, VA $49,796

Callao, VA $49,510

Caret, VA $50,100

Center Cross, VA $49,247

Champlain, VA $49,985

Coles Point, VA $50,173

Colonial Beach, VA $50,455

Corbin, VA $50,143

Dahlgren, VA $52,109

Dogue, VA $50,421

Dunnsville, VA $49,425

Edwardsville, VA $49,085

Farnham, VA $49,230

Garrisonville, VA $52,537

Hague, VA $49,810

Hartwood, VA $50,922

Haynesville, VA $49,769

Heathsville, VA $49,039

Hustle, VA $50,015

Irvington, VA $48,646

Jersey, VA $50,490

Kilmarnock, VA $48,687

King George, VA $51,278

Kinsale, VA $49,714

Ladysmith, VA $49,502

Lancaster, VA $48,806

Laneview, VA $48,925

Lively, VA $48,852

Locust Grove, VA $49,810

Loretto, VA $50,025

Lottsburg, VA $49,417

Merry Point, VA $48,730

Milford, VA $49,607

Mollusk, VA $48,747

Montross, VA $50,136

Morattico, VA $49,001

Mount Holly, VA $49,969

Ninde, VA $51,392

Nuttsville, VA $48,952

Oldhams, VA $49,673

Ophelia, VA $49,047

Partlow, VA $49,932

Port Royal, VA $50,012

Rappahannock Academy, VA $50,022

Reedville, VA $49,010

Rhoadesville, VA $49,341

Rollins Fork, VA $50,453

Fulks Run, VA $47,868

Hinton, VA $47,823

Keezletown, VA $48,057

Lacey Spring, VA $48,080

Linville, VA $48,055

Luray, VA $48,210

Mc Gaheysville, VA $48,112

Mount Crawford, VA $48,114

Mount Jackson, VA $47,956

Mount Solon, VA $47,963

New Market, VA $48,067

Orkney Springs, VA $47,853

Penn Laird, VA $48,133

Quicksburg, VA $48,004

Pleasant Valley, VA $48,107

Shenandoah, VA $48,083

Singers Glen, VA $48,052

Stanley, VA $48,088

Timberville, VA $48,075

Charlottesville, VA $48,161

Afton, VA $47,628

Arrington, VA $46,681

Barboursville, VA $48,349

Batesville, VA $48,047

Covesville, VA $47,632

Crozet, VA $48,070

Dyke, VA $48,046

Ruby, VA $52,286

Academic Advising Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Academic Advising Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Academic Advising Specialist positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Academic Advising Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Academic Advising Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$61,503	$30.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$60,478	$29.0	18%
Energy & Utilities	$58,940	$28.0	15%
Financial Services	$58,940	$28.0	15%
Chemicals	$56,377	$27.0	10%

Academic Advising Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Academic Advising Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$47,477

Average $51,252/year

$55,460

$3,956

Average $4,271/month

$4,622

$913

Average $986/week

$1,067

$23

Average $25/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,460	$4,622	$1,067	$27
Average	$51,252	$4,271	$986	$25
25th Percentile	$47,477	$3,956	$913	$23

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