What are the main factors that influence an Adjunct Faculty/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 Adjunct Faculty/Counselor?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Adjunct Faculty/Counselor roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change An Adjunct Faculty/Counselor's salary?

An Adjunct Faculty/Counselor's salary grows with experience: starting around $53,891 for beginners, reaching about $55,732 at mid-level, and approach $55,953 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Adjunct Faculty/Counselor?

Adjunct Faculty/Counselor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Adjunct Faculty/Counselor roles are District of Columbia $62,651, California $62,414, Massachusetts $61,582. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Adjunct Faculty/Counselor roles make?

Salaries for Adjunct Faculty/Counselor level roles vary by specialization: adjunct law professor: $160,566; Adjunct Professor: $103,254; Adjunct, Psychology: $85,240; Adjunct Lecturer: $78,973; Adjunct Librarian: $68,542.

Adjunct Faculty/Counselor Salary in Vermont

How much does an Adjunct Faculty/Counselor make in Vermont? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adjunct Faculty/Counselor in Vermont is $55,538 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, an Adjunct Faculty/Counselor's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,337
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,088 to $57,527
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,127

10% $45,127

50% (Median) $55,538

90% $59,337

Adjunct Faculty/Counselor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,527	$4,794	$1,106	$28
Average	$55,538	$4,628	$1,068	$27
25th Percentile	$50,088	$4,174	$963	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Adjunct Faculty/Counselor Salaries

An Adjunct Faculty/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 Adjunct Faculty/Counselor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Adjunct Faculty/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): $53,891
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,124
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,732
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,815
Expert (over 8 years): $55,953

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Adjunct Faculty/Counselor	less than 1 year	$53,891
Early Career Level Adjunct Faculty/Counselor	1-2 years	$55,124
Mid-Level Level Adjunct Faculty/Counselor	2-4 years	$55,732
Senior-Level Level Adjunct Faculty/Counselor	5-8 years	$55,815
Expert Level Adjunct Faculty/Counselor	over 8 years	$55,953

How Do Adjunct Faculty/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 Adjunct Faculty/Counselors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $62,651.
California: $62,414.
Massachusetts: $61,582.

District of Columbia $62,651 California $62,414 Massachusetts $61,582 Washington $61,355 New Jersey $61,333 Alaska $61,254 Connecticut $60,473 New York $60,156

Hawaii $59,143 Rhode Island $58,668 Maryland $58,345 Minnesota $57,904 Colorado $57,734 Illinois $57,677 Oregon $57,462 Delaware $57,304

New Hampshire $57,204 Virginia $56,981 Pennsylvania $56,331 Nevada $56,002 North Dakota $55,895 Michigan $55,725 Wisconsin $55,663 Vermont $55,538

Texas $55,193 Maine $55,171 Arizona $55,137 Ohio $55,097 Georgia $54,577 Indiana $54,316 Wyoming $54,265 Utah $54,186

Iowa $54,152 Kansas $53,881 Louisiana $53,801 North Carolina $53,773 Missouri $53,762 Florida $53,541 Montana $53,422 Nebraska $53,309

Kentucky $53,247 South Carolina $53,020 Tennessee $52,879 Idaho $52,822 New Mexico $52,409 Oklahoma $52,319 Alabama $51,985 South Dakota $51,425

Arkansas $51,119 West Virginia $50,955 Mississippi $50,463

Top Paying Cities for Adjunct Faculty/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:

Adamant: $56,848
Barre: $56,934
Cabot: $56,809

Adamant, VT $56,848

Barre, VT $56,934

Cabot, VT $56,809

Calais, VT $56,859

East Barre, VT $56,847

East Calais, VT $56,848

East Montpelier, VT $56,886

Eden, VT $56,811

Eden Mills, VT $56,760

Graniteville, VT $56,930

Hyde Park, VT $56,895

Johnson, VT $56,967

Lake Elmore, VT $56,831

Marshfield, VT $56,818

Moretown, VT $56,971

Morrisville, VT $56,964

Moscow, VT $56,993

Northfield, VT $56,901

Northfield Falls, VT $57,167

North Hyde Park, VT $56,891

North Montpelier, VT $56,834

Plainfield, VT $56,826

Roxbury, VT $56,730

South Barre, VT $57,000

Waterbury, VT $56,987

Stowe, VT $56,995

Waitsfield, VT $56,963

Warren, VT $56,857

Washington, VT $56,746

Waterbury Center, VT $56,985

Websterville, VT $56,921

Williamstown, VT $56,855

Wolcott, VT $56,824

Woodbury, VT $56,768

Worcester, VT $56,825

Rutland, VT $56,823

Belmont, VT $56,648

Benson, VT $56,647

Bomoseen, VT $56,736

Brandon, VT $56,778

Bridport, VT $56,784

Castleton, VT $56,747

Center Rutland, VT $56,786

Chittenden, VT $56,655

Cuttingsville, VT $56,636

Danby, VT $56,732

East Middlebury, VT $56,816

East Poultney, VT $56,739

East Wallingford, VT $56,677

Fair Haven, VT $56,697

Florence, VT $56,678

Forest Dale, VT $56,781

Gaysville, VT $56,420

Granville, VT $56,687

Hancock, VT $56,678

Hydeville, VT $56,743

Killington, VT $56,671

Middlebury, VT $56,903

Middletown Springs, VT $56,708

Mount Holly, VT $56,655

North Clarendon, VT $56,739

Orwell, VT $56,732

Pawlet, VT $56,753

Pittsfield, VT $56,704

Pittsford, VT $56,758

Poultney, VT $56,748

Proctor, VT $56,811

Ripton, VT $56,745

Rochester, VT $56,715

Rupert, VT $56,710

Salisbury, VT $56,800

Shoreham, VT $56,752

Stockbridge, VT $56,652

Wallingford, VT $56,682

Wells, VT $56,755

West Pawlet, VT $56,774

West Rupert, VT $56,761

West Rutland, VT $56,726

Whiting, VT $56,754

Saint Johnsbury, VT $56,816

Albany, VT $56,783

Barnet, VT $56,755

Barton, VT $56,777

Beebe Plain, VT $56,794

Concord, VT $56,701

Coventry, VT $56,860

Craftsbury, VT $56,799

Craftsbury Common, VT $56,802

Danville, VT $56,768

Derby, VT $56,794

Derby Line, VT $56,751

East Burke, VT $56,749

East Charleston, VT $56,755

East Hardwick, VT $56,786

East Haven, VT $56,625

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $56,814

Glover, VT $56,760

Granby, VT $56,556

Greensboro, VT $56,740

Greensboro Bend, VT $56,777

Hardwick, VT $56,839

Irasburg, VT $56,762

Island Pond, VT $56,670

Lowell, VT $56,743

Lower Waterford, VT $56,808

Lyndon, VT $56,798

Lyndon Center, VT $56,862

Lyndonville, VT $56,800

Morgan, VT $56,698

Newport, VT $56,827

Newport Center, VT $56,755

North Concord, VT $56,607

North Troy, VT $56,763

Orleans, VT $56,741

Passumpsic, VT $56,819

Peacham, VT $56,705

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $56,821

Sheffield, VT $56,720

Sutton, VT $56,715

Troy, VT $56,769

West Burke, VT $56,753

West Charleston, VT $56,727

West Danville, VT $56,771

Westfield, VT $56,726

West Glover, VT $56,765

Averill, VT $56,434

Beecher Falls, VT $56,800

Canaan, VT $56,659

Gilman, VT $56,908

Guildhall, VT $56,584

Lunenburg, VT $56,708

Norton, VT $56,547

North Bennington, VT $57,179

North Pownal, VT $57,294

Pownal, VT $57,327

White River Junction, VT $56,808

Ascutney, VT $56,835

Barnard, VT $56,679

Bethel, VT $56,714

Bradford, VT $56,774

Bridgewater, VT $56,738

Bridgewater Corners, VT $56,625

Brookfield, VT $56,770

Brownsville, VT $56,739

Chelsea, VT $56,737

Corinth, VT $56,722

East Corinth, VT $56,745

East Randolph, VT $56,756

East Ryegate, VT $56,707

East Thetford, VT $56,777

Fairlee, VT $56,716

Groton, VT $56,731

Hartford, VT $56,956

Hartland, VT $56,757

Hartland Four Corners, VT $56,754

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $56,900

Newbury, VT $56,724

North Hartland, VT $56,797

North Pomfret, VT $56,700

North Thetford, VT $56,776

Norwich, VT $56,765

Plymouth, VT $56,584

Post Mills, VT $56,764

Quechee, VT $56,822

Randolph, VT $56,812

Randolph Center, VT $56,783

Reading, VT $56,631

Sharon, VT $56,713

South Pomfret, VT $56,659

South Royalton, VT $56,730

South Ryegate, VT $56,741

South Strafford, VT $56,727

South Woodstock, VT $56,645

Strafford, VT $56,678

Taftsville, VT $56,827

Thetford, VT $56,777

Thetford Center, VT $56,718

Topsham, VT $56,701

Tunbridge, VT $56,711

Vershire, VT $56,685

Wells River, VT $56,745

West Fairlee, VT $56,849

West Hartford, VT $56,701

West Newbury, VT $56,723

West Topsham, VT $56,746

Wilder, VT $56,959

Windsor, VT $56,780

Woodstock, VT $56,710

Bellows Falls, VT $56,917

Cambridgeport, VT $56,852

Cavendish, VT $56,663

Chester, VT $56,720

Chester Depot, VT $56,700

Grafton, VT $56,677

Londonderry, VT $56,779

Ludlow, VT $56,693

North Springfield, VT $56,891

Perkinsville, VT $56,736

Peru, VT $56,719

Proctorsville, VT $56,673

Saxtons River, VT $56,906

South Londonderry, VT $56,814

Springfield, VT $56,863

Westminster, VT $56,917

Westminster Station, VT $56,921

Weston, VT $56,661

Shaftsbury, VT $57,111

Brattleboro, VT $57,033

Bondville, VT $56,797

East Dover, VT $56,913

Jacksonville, VT $57,056

Jamaica, VT $56,799

Marlboro, VT $57,316

Newfane, VT $56,876

Putney, VT $56,864

Readsboro, VT $57,323

South Newfane, VT $56,895

Stamford, VT $57,281

Townshend, VT $56,824

Vernon, VT $57,208

Wardsboro, VT $56,865

West Dover, VT $56,959

West Dummerston, VT $56,890

West Halifax, VT $56,977

West Townshend, VT $56,748

West Wardsboro, VT $56,749

Whitingham, VT $57,036

Williamsville, VT $56,890

Wilmington, VT $57,001

Burlington, VT $57,157

South Burlington, VT $57,153

Winooski, VT $57,157

Colchester, VT $57,157

Alburgh, VT $56,872

Bakersfield, VT $56,956

Belvidere Center, VT $56,749

Bristol, VT $56,968

Cambridge, VT $57,036

Charlotte, VT $57,079

East Berkshire, VT $56,901

East Fairfield, VT $56,986

Enosburg Falls, VT $56,829

Essex, VT $57,113

Essex Junction, VT $57,117

Fairfax, VT $57,040

Fairfield, VT $56,985

Ferrisburgh, VT $57,016

Franklin, VT $56,832

Grand Isle, VT $57,045

Highgate Center, VT $56,880

Highgate Springs, VT $56,909

Hinesburg, VT $57,078

Huntington, VT $57,035

Isle La Motte, VT $56,942

Jeffersonville, VT $56,997

Jericho, VT $57,066

Jonesville, VT $57,078

Milton, VT $57,093

Monkton, VT $57,032

Montgomery, VT $56,829

Montgomery Center, VT $56,760

New Haven, VT $56,961

North Ferrisburgh, VT $57,041

North Hero, VT $56,985

Richford, VT $56,819

Richmond, VT $57,072

Saint Albans, VT $57,010

Saint Albans Bay, VT $57,003

Shelburne, VT $57,131

Sheldon, VT $56,942

Sheldon Springs, VT $57,082

South Hero, VT $57,097

Starksboro, VT $57,001

Swanton, VT $56,932

Underhill, VT $57,053

Underhill Center, VT $57,054

Vergennes, VT $56,943

Waterville, VT $56,963

Westford, VT $57,081

Williston, VT $57,124

Montpelier, VT $56,925

Bennington, VT $57,221

Arlington, VT $57,019

Dorset, VT $56,797

East Arlington, VT $56,776

East Dorset, VT $56,799

Manchester, VT $56,952

Manchester Center, VT $56,915

Adjunct Faculty/Counselor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Adjunct Faculty/Counselor roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 15% above the average. Conversely, Adjunct Faculty/Counselor positions in Edu., Gov't & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Adjunct Faculty/Counselor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Adjunct Faculty/Counselor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$63,869	$31.0	15%

Adjunct Faculty/Counselor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Adjunct Faculty/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.

$50,088

Average $55,538/year

$57,527

$4,174

Average $4,628/month

$4,794

$963

Average $1,068/week

$1,106

$24

Average $27/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,527	$4,794	$1,106	$28
Average	$55,538	$4,628	$1,068	$27
25th Percentile	$50,088	$4,174	$963	$24

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