What are the main factors that influence an Academic Records Counselor'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 Records Counselor?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Academic Records Counselor roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change An Academic Records Counselor's salary?

An Academic Records Counselor's salary grows with experience: starting around $63,401 for beginners, reaching about $64,183 at mid-level, and approach $65,931 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Academic Records Counselor?

Academic Records Counselor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Academic Records Counselor roles are District of Columbia $76,674, California $76,383, Massachusetts $75,365. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Academic Records Counselor roles make?

Salaries for Academic Records Counselor level roles vary by specialization: Academic Counselor Lead: $54,963; Academic Records Coordinator: $54,826; University Academic Counselor: $54,390; College Academic Counselor: $54,320; Academic Counselor: $53,758.

Academic Records Counselor Salary in Montana

How much does an Academic Records Counselor make in Montana? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Academic Records Counselor in Montana is $65,379 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,172
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,410 to $67,365
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,707

10% $59,707

50% (Median) $65,379

90% $69,172

Academic Records Counselor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,365	$5,614	$1,295	$32
Average	$65,379	$5,448	$1,257	$31
25th Percentile	$62,410	$5,201	$1,200	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Academic Records Counselor Salaries

An Academic Records Counselor'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 Records Counselor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Academic Records Counselor'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): $63,401
Early Career (1-2 years): $63,662
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,183
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,297
Expert (over 8 years): $65,931

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Academic Records Counselor	less than 1 year	$63,401
Early Career Level Academic Records Counselor	1-2 years	$63,662
Mid-Level Level Academic Records Counselor	2-4 years	$64,183
Senior-Level Level Academic Records Counselor	5-8 years	$65,297
Expert Level Academic Records Counselor	over 8 years	$65,931

How Do Academic Records Counselor 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 Records Counselors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $76,674.
California: $76,383.
Massachusetts: $75,365.

District of Columbia $76,674 California $76,383 Massachusetts $75,365 Washington $75,088 New Jersey $75,061 Alaska $74,964 Connecticut $74,008 New York $73,620

Hawaii $72,381 Rhode Island $71,799 Maryland $71,404 Minnesota $70,864 Colorado $70,656 Illinois $70,587 Oregon $70,324 Delaware $70,130

New Hampshire $70,008 Virginia $69,735 Pennsylvania $68,939 Nevada $68,537 North Dakota $68,406 Michigan $68,198 Wisconsin $68,122 Vermont $67,969

Texas $67,547 Maine $67,519 Arizona $67,478 Ohio $67,429 Georgia $66,792 Indiana $66,473 Wyoming $66,411 Utah $66,314

Iowa $66,273 Kansas $65,940 Louisiana $65,843 North Carolina $65,809 Missouri $65,795 Florida $65,525 Montana $65,379 Nebraska $65,241

Kentucky $65,165 South Carolina $64,888 Tennessee $64,714 Idaho $64,645 New Mexico $64,140 Oklahoma $64,029 Alabama $63,620 South Dakota $62,935

Arkansas $62,561 West Virginia $62,360 Mississippi $61,758

Top Paying Cities for Academic Records Counselor

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:

Absarokee: $64,981
Acton: $66,554
Ashland: $64,931

Absarokee, MT $64,981

Acton, MT $66,554

Ashland, MT $64,931

Ballantine, MT $66,453

Bearcreek, MT $64,972

Belfry, MT $65,038

Bighorn, MT $64,825

Big Timber, MT $64,927

Birney, MT $64,886

Boyd, MT $65,566

Bridger, MT $65,312

Broadview, MT $66,186

Busby, MT $64,959

Clyde Park, MT $64,939

Columbus, MT $65,473

Cooke City, MT $64,812

Crow Agency, MT $65,014

Custer, MT $65,032

Decker, MT $64,947

Edgar, MT $66,307

Emigrant, MT $64,933

Fishtail, MT $64,878

Fromberg, MT $66,045

Gardiner, MT $64,935

Garryowen, MT $64,989

Grass Range, MT $64,868

Greycliff, MT $64,931

Hardin, MT $65,555

Fort Smith, MT $65,351

Harlowton, MT $64,904

Huntley, MT $66,780

Hysham, MT $64,858

Ingomar, MT $64,735

Joliet, MT $66,053

Lame Deer, MT $64,997

Laurel, MT $66,761

Lavina, MT $65,086

Livingston, MT $65,011

Lodge Grass, MT $65,025

Mc Leod, MT $64,791

Martinsdale, MT $64,834

Melstone, MT $64,858

Melville, MT $64,809

Molt, MT $66,368

Mosby, MT $64,769

Musselshell, MT $64,836

Nye, MT $64,870

Otter, MT $64,933

Park City, MT $66,302

Pompeys Pillar, MT $66,040

Pray, MT $64,900

Pryor, MT $66,077

Rapelje, MT $65,314

Red Lodge, MT $64,986

Reed Point, MT $64,905

Roberts, MT $65,260

Roscoe, MT $64,857

Roundup, MT $64,980

Ryegate, MT $64,846

Saint Xavier, MT $65,292

Sanders, MT $64,937

Sand Springs, MT $64,775

Shawmut, MT $64,825

Shepherd, MT $66,488

Silver Gate, MT $64,987

Springdale, MT $64,890

Sumatra, MT $64,775

Teigen, MT $64,870

Two Dot, MT $64,818

Wilsall, MT $64,876

Winnett, MT $64,823

Worden, MT $65,958

Wyola, MT $65,054

Billings, MT $66,838

Baker, MT $65,157

Wolf Point, MT $64,934

Antelope, MT $65,013

Bainville, MT $65,237

Brockton, MT $64,901

Brockway, MT $64,811

Circle, MT $64,861

Crane, MT $65,282

Culbertson, MT $65,044

Dagmar, MT $65,075

Fairview, MT $65,264

Flaxville, MT $64,851

Fort Peck, MT $64,820

Frazer, MT $64,895

Froid, MT $64,957

Glasgow, MT $64,929

Saint Marie, MT $65,205

Glentana, MT $64,820

Hinsdale, MT $64,806

Homestead, MT $64,957

Lambert, MT $64,917

Larslan, MT $64,811

Medicine Lake, MT $64,948

Nashua, MT $64,895

Opheim, MT $64,801

Outlook, MT $64,899

Peerless, MT $64,814

Plentywood, MT $65,001

Poplar, MT $64,946

Raymond, MT $64,953

Redstone, MT $64,816

Reserve, MT $64,879

Richey, MT $64,842

Richland, MT $64,806

Saco, MT $64,843

Savage, MT $65,035

Scobey, MT $64,901

Sidney, MT $65,280

Vandalia, MT $64,836

Vida, MT $64,857

Westby, MT $65,062

Whitetail, MT $64,805

Miles City, MT $64,940

Alzada, MT $64,883

Angela, MT $64,766

Alberton, MT $64,863

Arlee, MT $64,887

Bonner, MT $64,865

Charlo, MT $64,906

Clinton, MT $64,909

Condon, MT $64,793

Conner, MT $64,921

Corvallis, MT $65,007

Darby, MT $64,796

De Borgia, MT $64,662

Dixon, MT $64,848

Drummond, MT $64,883

Florence, MT $64,992

Frenchtown, MT $64,965

Grantsdale, MT $64,972

Hall, MT $64,870

Hamilton, MT $64,973

Pinesdale, MT $65,122

Haugan, MT $64,647

Helmville, MT $64,744

Heron, MT $64,671

Hot Springs, MT $64,789

Huson, MT $64,879

Lolo, MT $64,953

Lonepine, MT $64,812

Milltown, MT $65,117

Noxon, MT $64,645

Ovando, MT $64,737

Pablo, MT $65,138

Paradise, MT $64,886

Philipsburg, MT $64,870

Plains, MT $64,834

Polson, MT $64,935

Ravalli, MT $64,894

Ronan, MT $64,944

Saint Ignatius, MT $64,928

Saint Regis, MT $64,789

Saltese, MT $64,620

Seeley Lake, MT $64,901

Stevensville, MT $65,005

Sula, MT $64,773

Superior, MT $64,836

Thompson Falls, MT $64,744

Trout Creek, MT $64,684

Victor, MT $64,964

Kalispell, MT $64,992

Big Arm, MT $64,906

Bigfork, MT $64,903

Columbia Falls, MT $64,985

Coram, MT $64,901

Dayton, MT $64,915

Elmo, MT $64,838

Essex, MT $64,796

Eureka, MT $64,921

Fortine, MT $64,857

Hungry Horse, MT $65,060

Kila, MT $64,850

Lake Mc Donald, MT $64,909

Lakeside, MT $64,957

Libby, MT $64,823

Marion, MT $64,814

Martin City, MT $64,955

Olney, MT $64,805

Polebridge, MT $64,691

Proctor, MT $64,820

Rexford, MT $64,868

Rollins, MT $64,859

Somers, MT $64,949

Stryker, MT $64,793

Trego, MT $64,841

Troy, MT $64,645

West Glacier, MT $64,711

Whitefish, MT $64,953

Bloomfield, MT $64,877

Boyes, MT $64,898

Broadus, MT $64,917

Brusett, MT $64,814

Capitol, MT $64,762

Cohagen, MT $64,789

Colstrip, MT $65,053

Ekalaka, MT $64,902

Fallon, MT $64,971

Forsyth, MT $64,885

Glendive, MT $65,100

Hammond, MT $64,857

Hathaway, MT $64,929

Ismay, MT $64,877

Jordan, MT $64,827

Kinsey, MT $64,905

Lindsay, MT $64,823

Mildred, MT $64,970

Olive, MT $64,836

Plevna, MT $65,026

Powderville, MT $64,773

Rosebud, MT $64,805

Terry, MT $64,847

Volborg, MT $64,806

Wibaux, MT $65,074

Willard, MT $65,048

Great Falls, MT $62,138

Malmstrom A F B, MT $62,138

Augusta, MT $64,803

Babb, MT $64,827

Belt, MT $62,901

Black Eagle, MT $62,138

Brady, MT $64,188

Browning, MT $64,914

Buffalo, MT $64,864

Bynum, MT $64,856

Carter, MT $63,217

Cascade, MT $64,091

Choteau, MT $64,857

Coffee Creek, MT $64,862

Conrad, MT $64,916

Cut Bank, MT $64,872

Denton, MT $64,847

Dupuyer, MT $64,796

Dutton, MT $63,453

East Glacier Park, MT $64,769

Ethridge, MT $64,789

Fairfield, MT $64,345

Floweree, MT $62,269

Forest Grove, MT $64,837

Fort Benton, MT $64,390

Fort Shaw, MT $62,989

Galata, MT $64,806

Geraldine, MT $64,834

Geyser, MT $64,367

Heart Butte, MT $64,913

Highwood, MT $62,991

Hilger, MT $64,863

Hobson, MT $64,872

Judith Gap, MT $64,859

Kevin, MT $64,848

Ledger, MT $64,820

Lewistown, MT $64,977

Loma, MT $64,833

Lothair, MT $64,827

Moccasin, MT $64,876

Monarch, MT $64,158

Moore, MT $64,911

Neihart, MT $64,636

Oilmont, MT $64,815

Pendroy, MT $64,796

Power, MT $62,745

Raynesford, MT $64,083

Roy, MT $64,803

Sand Coulee, MT $62,138

Shelby, MT $64,917

Simms, MT $63,479

Stanford, MT $64,868

Stockett, MT $62,778

Sunburst, MT $64,872

Sun River, MT $62,663

Sweet Grass, MT $64,832

Biddle, MT $64,940

Ulm, MT $62,168

Valier, MT $64,862

Vaughn, MT $62,395

Winifred, MT $64,839

Havre, MT $64,962

Big Sandy, MT $64,852

Box Elder, MT $64,981

Chester, MT $64,861

Chinook, MT $64,873

Dodson, MT $64,849

Gildford, MT $64,838

Harlem, MT $64,927

Hays, MT $64,953

Hingham, MT $64,838

Hogeland, MT $64,827

Inverness, MT $64,823

Joplin, MT $64,838

Kremlin, MT $64,836

Lloyd, MT $64,742

Loring, MT $64,802

Malta, MT $64,883

Rudyard, MT $64,853

Turner, MT $64,843

Whitewater, MT $64,814

Whitlash, MT $64,769

Zortman, MT $64,890

Zurich, MT $64,801

Helena, MT $61,958

Basin, MT $63,312

Boulder, MT $64,005

Canyon Creek, MT $62,649

Clancy, MT $62,064

East Helena, MT $61,917

Fort Harrison, MT $61,917

Jefferson City, MT $62,509

Lincoln, MT $64,854

Marysville, MT $62,573

Radersburg, MT $64,108

Ringling, MT $64,782

Toston, MT $64,354

Townsend, MT $63,400

White Sulphur Springs, MT $64,592

Winston, MT $62,638

Wolf Creek, MT $63,959

Butte, MT $64,852

Alder, MT $64,829

Anaconda, MT $64,995

Avon, MT $63,266

Belgrade, MT $65,073

Bozeman, MT $65,114

Big Sky, MT $65,066

Cameron, MT $64,787

Cardwell, MT $64,927

Deer Lodge, MT $64,458

Dell, MT $64,609

Dillon, MT $64,879

Divide, MT $64,861

Elliston, MT $62,739

Ennis, MT $64,967

Gallatin Gateway, MT $64,929

Garrison, MT $64,139

Glen, MT $64,859

Gold Creek, MT $64,567

Harrison, MT $64,945

Jackson, MT $64,692

Lima, MT $64,656

Mc Allister, MT $64,954

Manhattan, MT $65,054

Melrose, MT $64,866

Norris, MT $64,865

Polaris, MT $64,787

Pony, MT $64,959

Ramsay, MT $64,993

Sheridan, MT $64,981

Silver Star, MT $64,980

Three Forks, MT $65,003

Twin Bridges, MT $64,926

Virginia City, MT $64,949

Warm Springs, MT $64,986

West Yellowstone, MT $64,913

Whitehall, MT $64,994

Willow Creek, MT $64,974

Wisdom, MT $64,708

Wise River, MT $64,822

Missoula, MT $65,215

Academic Records Counselor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Academic Records Counselor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Academic Records Counselor positions in Business Services or Financial Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Academic Records Counselor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Academic Records Counselor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$75,186	$36.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$68,648	$33.0	5%

Academic Records Counselor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Academic Records Counselor'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.

$62,410

Average $65,379/year

$67,365

$5,201

Average $5,448/month

$5,614

$1,200

Average $1,257/week

$1,295

$30

Average $31/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,365	$5,614	$1,295	$32
Average	$65,379	$5,448	$1,257	$31
25th Percentile	$62,410	$5,201	$1,200	$30

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