Academic Advisor - Athletics Salary in California

How much does an Academic Advisor - Athletics make in California? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Academic Advisor - Athletics in California is $60,939 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, an Academic Advisor - Athletics's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,884
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,714 to $69,809
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,047

Key Factors That Influence Academic Advisor - Athletics Salaries

An Academic Advisor - Athletics'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 Advisor - Athletics Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Academic Advisor - Athletics'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): $57,126
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $57,304
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,707
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $63,156
  • Expert (over 8 years): $63,403
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Entry Level Academic Advisor - Athletics less than 1 year $57,126
Early Career Level Academic Advisor - Athletics 1-2 years $57,304
Mid-Level Level Academic Advisor - Athletics 2-4 years $59,707
Senior-Level Level Academic Advisor - Athletics 5-8 years $63,156
Expert Level Academic Advisor - Athletics over 8 years $63,403

Top Paying Cities for Academic Advisor - Athletics

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:

  • Los Angeles: $61,044
  • West Hollywood: $61,000
  • Dodgertown: $61,043

Academic Advisor - Athletics Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Academic Advisor - Athletics'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.

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Last Updated on September 01, 2026
$54,714
Average $60,939/year
$69,809
$4,560
Average $5,078/month
$5,817
$1,052
Average $1,172/week
$1,342
$26
Average $29/hour
$34
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $69,809 $5,817 $1,342 $34
Average $60,939 $5,078 $1,172 $29
25th Percentile $54,714 $4,560 $1,052 $26

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