What are the main factors that influence an Academic Affairs Advisor's salary?

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

What are the highest paying states for an Academic Affairs Advisor?

Academic Affairs Advisor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Academic Affairs Advisor roles are District of Columbia $58,529, California $58,307, Massachusetts $57,530. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Academic Affairs Advisor roles make?

Salaries for Academic Affairs Advisor level roles vary by specialization: Dean of Academic Affairs: $213,932; Director of Academic Affairs: $207,256; Academic Affairs Director: $137,124; External Affairs Advisor: $91,096; Academic Affairs Manager: $81,281.

Academic Affairs Advisor Salary in Maryland

How much does an Academic Affairs Advisor make in Maryland? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Academic Affairs Advisor in Maryland is $54,506 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,727
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,510 to $66,661
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,409

10% $35,409

50% (Median) $54,506

90% $77,727

Academic Affairs Advisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,661	$5,555	$1,282	$32
Average	$54,506	$4,542	$1,048	$26
25th Percentile	$44,510	$3,709	$856	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Academic Affairs Advisor Salaries

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

How Do Academic Affairs Advisor 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 Affairs Advisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $58,529.
California: $58,307.
Massachusetts: $57,530.

District of Columbia $58,529 California $58,307 Massachusetts $57,530 Washington $57,319 New Jersey $57,297 Alaska $57,223 Connecticut $56,494 New York $56,198

Hawaii $55,252 Rhode Island $54,808 Maryland $54,506 Minnesota $54,094 Colorado $53,935 Illinois $53,883 Oregon $53,682 Delaware $53,534

New Hampshire $53,441 Virginia $53,232 Pennsylvania $52,624 Nevada $52,318 North Dakota $52,217 Michigan $52,059 Wisconsin $52,001 Vermont $51,884

Texas $51,562 Maine $51,541 Arizona $51,509 Ohio $51,472 Georgia $50,986 Indiana $50,743 Wyoming $50,695 Utah $50,621

Iowa $50,589 Kansas $50,335 Louisiana $50,261 North Carolina $50,235 Missouri $50,224 Florida $50,018 Montana $49,907 Nebraska $49,802

Kentucky $49,743 South Carolina $49,532 Tennessee $49,400 Idaho $49,347 New Mexico $48,961 Oklahoma $48,876 Alabama $48,565 South Dakota $48,041

Arkansas $47,756 West Virginia $47,603 Mississippi $47,143

Top Paying Cities for Academic Affairs Advisor

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:

Owings: $56,123
Riverdale: $58,131
College Park: $58,064

Owings, MD $56,123

Riverdale, MD $58,131

College Park, MD $58,064

Fort Washington, MD $58,026

Oxon Hill, MD $58,193

Suitland, MD $58,175

District Heights, MD $58,146

Temple Hills, MD $58,176

Deale, MD $55,863

Dunkirk, MD $56,454

Fort George G Meade, MD $55,159

Friendship, MD $56,040

Fulton, MD $55,892

Andrews Air Force Base, MD $57,978

Savage, MD $55,241

Shady Side, MD $55,422

Galesville, MD $55,666

Greenbelt, MD $57,863

Glenn Dale, MD $57,223

Upper Marlboro, MD $57,279

Harwood, MD $55,880

Highland, MD $55,841

West River, MD $55,891

Tracys Landing, MD $55,930

Hyattsville, MD $58,178

Jessup, MD $54,969

Bethesda, MD $58,195

Glen Echo, MD $58,184

Chevy Chase, MD $58,188

Cabin John, MD $58,172

Olney, MD $56,862

Brookeville, MD $55,800

Poolesville, MD $56,291

Barnesville, MD $55,508

Beallsville, MD $55,610

Boyds, MD $56,036

Dickerson, MD $55,546

Rockville, MD $57,531

Potomac, MD $57,697

Derwood, MD $56,921

Sandy Spring, MD $56,589

Ashton, MD $56,464

Brinklow, MD $56,045

Burtonsville, MD $56,701

Montgomery Village, MD $56,237

Kensington, MD $58,140

Garrett Park, MD $58,071

Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $57,615

Silver Spring, MD $58,106

Takoma Park, MD $58,182

Aberdeen, MD $53,293

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $53,282

Abingdon, MD $53,694

Gunpowder, MD $54,017

Arnold, MD $54,647

Baldwin, MD $53,916

Bel Air, MD $53,468

Belcamp, MD $53,546

Benson, MD $53,223

Boring, MD $53,341

Brooklandville, MD $54,441

Butler, MD $53,842

Chase, MD $54,267

Churchville, MD $53,068

Clarksville, MD $55,249

Cockeysville, MD $53,945

Hunt Valley, MD $54,171

Crownsville, MD $55,016

Darlington, MD $52,599

Davidsonville, MD $55,819

Dayton, MD $55,214

Edgewater, MD $55,308

Edgewood, MD $53,857

Ellicott City, MD $54,549

Columbia, MD $54,957

Fallston, MD $53,717

Finksburg, MD $53,735

Forest Hill, MD $53,177

Fork, MD $54,099

Fort Howard, MD $54,440

Freeland, MD $52,108

Gambrills, MD $55,224

Gibson Island, MD $54,470

Glen Arm, MD $54,298

Glen Burnie, MD $54,535

Glyndon, MD $54,013

Hampstead, MD $52,771

Elkridge, MD $54,595

Hanover, MD $54,626

Harmans, MD $54,623

Havre De Grace, MD $52,947

Hydes, MD $54,103

Jarrettsville, MD $53,000

Joppa, MD $53,994

Kingsville, MD $54,114

Lineboro, MD $51,976

Linthicum Heights, MD $54,543

Long Green, MD $54,209

Spencerville, MD $56,617

Clarksburg, MD $55,379

Damascus, MD $54,902

Germantown, MD $56,543

Annapolis, MD $55,069

Cumberland, MD $50,026

Accident, MD $49,942

Barton, MD $50,177

Bittinger, MD $50,083

Bloomington, MD $50,261

Corriganville, MD $49,707

Eckhart Mines, MD $49,983

Ellerslie, MD $49,771

Flintstone, MD $50,038

Friendsville, MD $49,928

Frostburg, MD $49,914

Grantsville, MD $49,916

Kitzmiller, MD $49,920

Lonaconing, MD $50,087

Luke, MD $50,265

Mc Henry, MD $49,947

Midland, MD $50,254

Midlothian, MD $49,921

Mount Savage, MD $49,693

Oakland, MD $49,802

Oldtown, MD $50,106

Pinto, MD $50,199

Rawlings, MD $50,214

Spring Gap, MD $50,167

Swanton, MD $50,045

Westernport, MD $50,263

Easton, MD $53,978

Barclay, MD $53,527

Bethlehem, MD $53,596

Betterton, MD $53,566

Bozman, MD $54,438

Cambridge, MD $53,598

Centreville, MD $54,034

Chester, MD $54,451

Chestertown, MD $53,817

Church Creek, MD $53,514

Church Hill, MD $53,745

Claiborne, MD $54,535

Cordova, MD $53,795

Crapo, MD $53,042

Crocheron, MD $52,659

Crumpton, MD $53,465

Denton, MD $53,514

East New Market, MD $53,385

Federalsburg, MD $53,374

Fishing Creek, MD $53,239

Galena, MD $53,321

Goldsboro, MD $53,411

Grasonville, MD $54,347

Greensboro, MD $53,421

Henderson, MD $53,470

Hillsboro, MD $53,833

Hurlock, MD $53,397

Ingleside, MD $53,570

Kennedyville, MD $53,416

Mcdaniel, MD $54,514

Madison, MD $53,930

Marydel, MD $53,323

Massey, MD $53,334

Millington, MD $53,409

Neavitt, MD $54,506

Newcomb, MD $54,130

Oxford, MD $53,862

Preston, MD $53,576

Price, MD $53,781

Queen Anne, MD $53,922

Queenstown, MD $54,229

Rhodesdale, MD $53,077

Ridgely, MD $53,632

Rock Hall, MD $54,145

Royal Oak, MD $54,029

Saint Michaels, MD $54,396

Secretary, MD $53,588

Sherwood, MD $54,838

Deal Island, MD $52,256

Eden, MD $52,359

Ewell, MD $52,093

Fruitland, MD $52,539

Girdletree, MD $51,974

Hebron, MD $52,490

Linkwood, MD $53,230

Manokin, MD $52,187

Mardela Springs, MD $52,678

Marion Station, MD $52,003

Nanticoke, MD $52,466

Newark, MD $52,248

Ocean City, MD $52,500

Parsonsburg, MD $52,394

Pittsville, MD $52,396

Pocomoke City, MD $52,071

Powellville, MD $52,370

Princess Anne, MD $52,322

Quantico, MD $52,387

Rehobeth, MD $51,988

Sharptown, MD $52,967

Showell, MD $52,395

Snow Hill, MD $52,209

Stockton, MD $51,897

Tyaskin, MD $52,336

Tylerton, MD $52,155

Upper Fairmount, MD $52,314

Vienna, MD $52,790

Westover, MD $52,186

Whaleyville, MD $52,368

Willards, MD $52,388

Delmar, MD $52,527

North East, MD $52,996

Perry Point, MD $52,918

Perryville, MD $52,899

Port Deposit, MD $52,768

Rising Sun, MD $52,595

Warwick, MD $53,310

Cecilton, MD $53,273

Charlestown, MD $52,988

Chesapeake City, MD $53,272

Childs, MD $53,201

Stevensville, MD $54,590

Colora, MD $52,548

Conowingo, MD $52,459

Earleville, MD $53,222

Elk Mills, MD $53,219

Elkton, MD $53,180

Georgetown, MD $53,262

Lutherville Timonium, MD $54,396

Abell, MD $53,855

Accokeek, MD $57,550

Aquasco, MD $56,125

Avenue, MD $53,941

Barstow, MD $55,456

Bel Alton, MD $55,730

Benedict, MD $55,693

Brandywine, MD $57,005

Broomes Island, MD $54,826

Bryans Road, MD $57,438

Bryantown, MD $56,399

Bushwood, MD $53,980

California, MD $53,934

Callaway, MD $53,558

Chaptico, MD $54,493

Charlotte Hall, MD $55,315

Cheltenham, MD $57,538

Clements, MD $54,494

Cobb Island, MD $54,005

Coltons Point, MD $53,751

Compton, MD $54,044

Dameron, MD $52,876

Dowell, MD $54,102

Drayden, MD $53,002

Faulkner, MD $55,432

Great Mills, MD $53,645

Helen, MD $55,003

Hollywood, MD $54,253

Hughesville, MD $56,022

Huntingtown, MD $55,792

Indian Head, MD $56,140

Ironsides, MD $55,914

Issue, MD $54,296

La Plata, MD $56,299

Leonardtown, MD $53,844

Lexington Park, MD $53,480

Loveville, MD $54,409

Lusby, MD $54,203

Marbury, MD $56,590

Mechanicsville, MD $54,992

Morganza, MD $54,670

Mount Victoria, MD $54,042

Nanjemoy, MD $55,256

Newburg, MD $54,702

Park Hall, MD $53,323

Patuxent River, MD $53,605

Piney Point, MD $53,085

Pomfret, MD $56,910

Port Republic, MD $55,125

Port Tobacco, MD $56,091

Prince Frederick, MD $55,459

Ridge, MD $52,641

Rock Point, MD $54,682

Saint Inigoes, MD $52,810

Saint Leonard, MD $54,858

Saint Marys City, MD $53,313

Scotland, MD $52,292

Solomons, MD $54,053

Sunderland, MD $55,903

Tall Timbers, MD $53,153

Valley Lee, MD $53,174

Welcome, MD $55,742

White Plains, MD $56,916

Southern Md Facility, MD $57,611

Annapolis Junction, MD $55,094

Lanham, MD $57,829

Beltsville, MD $57,747

Laurel, MD $56,488

Bladensburg, MD $58,168

Lothian, MD $56,456

Mount Rainier, MD $58,196

North Beach, MD $55,671

Bowie, MD $56,479

Brentwood, MD $58,192

Capitol Heights, MD $58,167

Chesapeake Beach, MD $55,643

Churchton, MD $55,656

Clinton, MD $57,839

Still Pond, MD $53,570

Sudlersville, MD $53,469

Taylors Island, MD $53,944

Templeville, MD $53,326

Tilghman, MD $54,715

Toddville, MD $52,781

Trappe, MD $53,631

Wingate, MD $52,988

Wittman, MD $54,535

Woolford, MD $53,722

Worton, MD $53,754

Wye Mills, MD $54,135

Frederick, MD $53,521

Adamstown, MD $54,634

Big Pool, MD $50,750

Boonsboro, MD $52,558

Braddock Heights, MD $53,495

Brownsville, MD $53,338

Brunswick, MD $53,831

Buckeystown, MD $54,227

Burkittsville, MD $53,424

Cascade, MD $52,079

Cavetown, MD $52,013

Chewsville, MD $52,094

Clear Spring, MD $51,397

Cooksville, MD $54,526

Emmitsburg, MD $52,253

Fairplay, MD $52,220

Funkstown, MD $52,215

Glenelg, MD $55,103

Glenwood, MD $54,833

Hagerstown, MD $51,950

Hancock, MD $50,500

Ijamsville, MD $54,500

Jefferson, MD $53,885

Keedysville, MD $52,724

Keymar, MD $52,698

Knoxville, MD $53,548

Ladiesburg, MD $52,888

Libertytown, MD $53,375

Lisbon, MD $54,533

Little Orleans, MD $50,220

Maugansville, MD $51,762

Middletown, MD $53,298

Monrovia, MD $54,381

Mount Airy, MD $54,054

Myersville, MD $52,605

New Market, MD $53,835

New Midway, MD $52,886

New Windsor, MD $53,364

Point Of Rocks, MD $54,531

Rocky Ridge, MD $52,535

Rohrersville, MD $53,084

Sabillasville, MD $52,150

Saint James, MD $52,228

Sharpsburg, MD $52,646

Smithsburg, MD $52,060

Sykesville, MD $54,194

Taneytown, MD $52,378

Thurmont, MD $52,594

Tuscarora, MD $54,739

Union Bridge, MD $53,148

Unionville, MD $53,405

Walkersville, MD $53,216

West Friendship, MD $54,645

Williamsport, MD $52,007

Woodbine, MD $54,527

Woodsboro, MD $52,963

Salisbury, MD $52,528

Allen, MD $52,456

Berlin, MD $52,400

Bishopville, MD $52,412

Bivalve, MD $52,605

Manchester, MD $52,137

Marriottsville, MD $54,411

Maryland Line, MD $51,976

Mayo, MD $55,186

Millersville, MD $54,736

Monkton, MD $53,448

Odenton, MD $55,289

Crofton, MD $55,605

Owings Mills, MD $54,302

Parkton, MD $52,628

Pasadena, MD $54,485

Perry Hall, MD $54,338

Perryman, MD $53,432

Phoenix, MD $54,052

Pylesville, MD $52,314

Randallstown, MD $54,386

Reisterstown, MD $54,174

Riderwood, MD $54,501

Riva, MD $55,397

Severn, MD $54,727

Severna Park, MD $54,653

Simpsonville, MD $55,186

Sparks Glencoe, MD $53,614

Crisfield, MD $52,131

Stevenson, MD $54,422

Dhs, MD $57,564

Waldorf, MD $56,884

Street, MD $52,553

Upperco, MD $53,296

Upper Falls, MD $54,167

Westminster, MD $53,298

Whiteford, MD $52,294

White Hall, MD $52,557

White Marsh, MD $54,287

Woodstock, MD $54,435

Baltimore, MD $54,506

Towson, MD $54,500

Gwynn Oak, MD $54,518

Pikesville, MD $54,479

Sparrows Point, MD $54,448

Middle River, MD $54,335

Essex, MD $54,463

Dundalk, MD $54,515

Brooklyn, MD $54,516

Curtis Bay, MD $54,527

Halethorpe, MD $54,523

Catonsville, MD $54,550

Parkville, MD $54,492

Nottingham, MD $54,436

Rosedale, MD $54,506

Windsor Mill, MD $54,489

Gaithersburg, MD $56,802

Washington Grove, MD $56,831

Academic Affairs Advisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Academic Affairs Advisor'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.

$44,510

Average $54,506/year

$66,661

$3,709

Average $4,542/month

$5,555

$856

Average $1,048/week

$1,282

$21

Average $26/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,661	$5,555	$1,282	$32
Average	$54,506	$4,542	$1,048	$26
25th Percentile	$44,510	$3,709	$856	$21

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