What are the main factors that influence an Admitting 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 Admitting Counselor?

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

How does experience change An Admitting Counselor's salary?

An Admitting Counselor's salary grows with experience: starting around $42,182 for beginners, reaching about $54,639 at mid-level, and approach $83,556 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Admitting Counselor?

Admitting Counselor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Admitting Counselor roles are District of Columbia $51,890, California $51,693, Massachusetts $51,004. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Admitting Counselor roles make?

Salaries for Admitting Counselor level roles vary by specialization: Admitting Director: $131,884; Admitting Manager: $86,983; Admitting Supervisor: $56,897; Admitting Representative/Financial Counselor: $50,375; Admitting Registration: $41,089.

Admitting Counselor Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Admitting Counselor make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Admitting Counselor in New Mexico is $43,407 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,643
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,182 to $49,288
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,336

10% $35,336

50% (Median) $43,407

90% $54,643

Admitting Counselor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,288	$4,107	$948	$24
Average	$43,407	$3,617	$835	$21
25th Percentile	$39,182	$3,265	$754	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Admitting Counselor Salaries

An Admitting 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 Admitting Counselor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Admitting 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): $42,182
Early Career (1-2 years): $47,454
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $54,639
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $72,753
Expert (over 8 years): $83,556

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Admitting Counselor	less than 1 year	$42,182
Sales Assistant II	1-2 years	$47,454
Sales Assistant III	2-4 years	$54,639
Sales Assistant Team Leader	5-8 years	$72,753
Sales Support Supervisor	over 8 years	$83,556

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

District of Columbia: $51,890.
California: $51,693.
Massachusetts: $51,004.

District of Columbia $51,890 California $51,693 Massachusetts $51,004 Washington $50,816 New Jersey $50,798 Alaska $50,732 Connecticut $50,085 New York $49,823

Hawaii $48,984 Rhode Island $48,590 Maryland $48,323 Minnesota $47,958 Colorado $47,817 Illinois $47,770 Oregon $47,592 Delaware $47,461

New Hampshire $47,378 Virginia $47,194 Pennsylvania $46,655 Nevada $46,383 North Dakota $46,294 Michigan $46,153 Wisconsin $46,102 Vermont $45,999

Texas $45,713 Maine $45,694 Arizona $45,666 Ohio $45,633 Georgia $45,202 Indiana $44,986 Wyoming $44,944 Utah $44,879

Iowa $44,850 Kansas $44,626 Louisiana $44,560 North Carolina $44,536 Missouri $44,527 Florida $44,344 Montana $44,246 Nebraska $44,152

Kentucky $44,101 South Carolina $43,913 Tennessee $43,796 Idaho $43,749 New Mexico $43,407 Oklahoma $43,332 Alabama $43,056 South Dakota $42,592

Arkansas $42,338 West Virginia $42,203 Mississippi $41,795

Top Paying Cities for Admitting 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:

Algodones: $43,869
Belen: $43,625
Bernalillo: $43,947

Algodones, NM $43,869

Belen, NM $43,625

Bernalillo, NM $43,947

Bluewater, NM $43,024

Bosque, NM $43,304

Casa Blanca, NM $43,402

Cedar Crest, NM $43,983

Cedarvale, NM $42,259

Cerrillos, NM $43,901

Claunch, NM $42,102

Coyote, NM $43,254

Cuba, NM $43,185

Cubero, NM $43,498

Edgewood, NM $43,787

Estancia, NM $43,265

Gallina, NM $43,028

Counselor, NM $43,055

Grants, NM $42,975

Milan, NM $43,147

Isleta, NM $44,022

Jarales, NM $43,583

Jemez Pueblo, NM $43,658

Jemez Springs, NM $43,524

Laguna, NM $43,711

La Jara, NM $43,137

La Joya, NM $43,037

Lindrith, NM $42,985

Los Lunas, NM $43,856

Mcintosh, NM $43,503

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $43,213

Moriarty, NM $43,357

Mountainair, NM $42,889

Nageezi, NM $42,997

New Laguna, NM $43,477

Paguate, NM $43,507

Pena Blanca, NM $43,993

Peralta, NM $43,925

Placitas, NM $43,948

Ponderosa, NM $43,603

Prewitt, NM $43,011

Regina, NM $43,041

Sandia Park, NM $43,873

Corrales, NM $44,038

San Fidel, NM $43,243

San Rafael, NM $43,059

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $43,873

San Ysidro, NM $43,814

Stanley, NM $43,351

Tijeras, NM $43,878

Tome, NM $43,797

Torreon, NM $43,652

Veguita, NM $43,301

Willard, NM $42,812

Youngsville, NM $43,266

Bosque Farms, NM $44,006

Clines Corners, NM $43,089

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $43,907

Cochiti Lake, NM $43,964

Albuquerque, NM $44,063

Kirtland Afb, NM $44,063

Rio Rancho, NM $43,991

Gallup, NM $43,073

Brimhall, NM $42,951

Church Rock, NM $42,972

Continental Divide, NM $42,941

Crownpoint, NM $42,977

Fence Lake, NM $42,785

Fort Wingate, NM $42,957

Gamerco, NM $43,029

Mentmore, NM $42,962

Mexican Springs, NM $42,957

Ramah, NM $42,878

Rehoboth, NM $42,986

Thoreau, NM $42,988

Tohatchi, NM $42,949

Vanderwagen, NM $42,957

Zuni, NM $42,947

Navajo, NM $43,005

Jamestown, NM $42,899

Pinehill, NM $42,845

Sheep Springs, NM $42,995

Smith Lake, NM $43,155

Yatahey, NM $42,980

Farmington, NM $43,186

Aztec, NM $43,266

Blanco, NM $43,064

Bloomfield, NM $43,013

Flora Vista, NM $43,231

Fruitland, NM $42,960

Kirtland, NM $43,231

La Plata, NM $43,247

Navajo Dam, NM $43,228

Shiprock, NM $43,168

Waterflow, NM $43,146

Newcomb, NM $42,969

Sanostee, NM $42,996

Santa Fe, NM $44,288

Abiquiu, NM $43,077

Alcalde, NM $43,827

Amalia, NM $43,011

Arroyo Hondo, NM $42,951

Arroyo Seco, NM $43,000

Canjilon, NM $42,944

Canones, NM $43,335

Carson, NM $43,115

Cebolla, NM $42,969

Cerro, NM $42,981

Chama, NM $43,157

Chamisal, NM $43,711

Chimayo, NM $44,018

Cordova, NM $43,943

Costilla, NM $43,191

Taos Ski Valley, NM $42,864

Dixon, NM $43,669

Dulce, NM $43,156

El Prado, NM $43,038

El Rito, NM $43,235

Embudo, NM $43,445

Espanola, NM $43,964

Glorieta, NM $44,117

Hernandez, NM $43,556

Ilfeld, NM $43,710

La Madera, NM $43,160

Lamy, NM $43,949

Llano, NM $43,622

Los Alamos, NM $44,053

White Rock, NM $44,136

Medanales, NM $43,604

Ojo Caliente, NM $43,347

Los Ojos, NM $43,051

Pecos, NM $43,980

Penasco, NM $43,460

Petaca, NM $42,904

Questa, NM $43,027

Ranchos De Taos, NM $43,254

Red River, NM $42,904

Ribera, NM $43,180

Rowe, NM $43,751

San Cristobal, NM $42,903

San Jose, NM $43,644

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $43,857

Santa Cruz, NM $44,003

Serafina, NM $43,071

Taos, NM $43,013

Tererro, NM $44,121

Tesuque, NM $44,288

Tierra Amarilla, NM $43,013

Trampas, NM $43,424

Tres Piedras, NM $42,892

Truchas, NM $43,820

Vadito, NM $43,403

Valdez, NM $42,935

Vallecitos, NM $42,901

Velarde, NM $43,603

Villanueva, NM $43,097

Spaceport City, NM $42,218

Las Vegas, NM $42,731

Angel Fire, NM $42,857

Anton Chico, NM $42,657

Buena Vista, NM $43,049

Chacon, NM $43,079

Cimarron, NM $42,790

Cleveland, NM $43,385

Eagle Nest, NM $42,823

Guadalupita, NM $43,013

Holman, NM $43,274

La Loma, NM $42,585

Maxwell, NM $42,805

Miami, NM $42,712

Mills, NM $42,561

Montezuma, NM $43,605

Mora, NM $43,446

Mosquero, NM $42,524

Ocate, NM $42,759

Ojo Feliz, NM $42,871

Rainsville, NM $43,059

Raton, NM $42,913

Rociada, NM $43,627

Roy, NM $42,570

Sapello, NM $43,249

Solano, NM $42,518

Springer, NM $42,694

Ute Park, NM $42,810

Valmora, NM $42,695

Wagon Mound, NM $42,646

Watrous, NM $42,710

Socorro, NM $42,611

Aragon, NM $42,740

Datil, NM $42,563

Lemitar, NM $42,809

Luna, NM $42,816

Magdalena, NM $42,567

Pie Town, NM $42,709

Polvadera, NM $42,912

Quemado, NM $42,797

Reserve, NM $42,720

San Acacia, NM $42,983

San Antonio, NM $42,375

Truth Or Consequences, NM $42,366

Arrey, NM $42,359

Caballo, NM $42,388

Derry, NM $42,173

Elephant Butte, NM $42,476

Garfield, NM $42,050

Hatch, NM $41,376

Monticello, NM $42,364

Rincon, NM $41,138

Salem, NM $41,919

Williamsburg, NM $42,420

Winston, NM $42,395

Las Cruces, NM $40,600

White Sands Missile Range, NM $40,733

Santa Teresa, NM $41,029

Playas, NM $42,562

Animas, NM $42,667

Anthony, NM $41,019

Arenas Valley, NM $42,591

Bayard, NM $42,552

Berino, NM $40,833

Buckhorn, NM $42,596

Santa Clara, NM $42,626

Chamberino, NM $40,876

Cliff, NM $42,547

Columbus, NM $42,432

Deming, NM $42,442

Dona Ana, NM $40,601

Fairacres, NM $40,723

Faywood, NM $42,422

Fort Bayard, NM $42,585

Gila, NM $42,484

Glenwood, NM $42,517

Hachita, NM $42,432

Hanover, NM $42,441

Hillsboro, NM $42,354

Hurley, NM $42,523

La Mesa, NM $41,376

Lordsburg, NM $42,531

Mesilla, NM $40,601

Mesilla Park, NM $40,605

Mesquite, NM $40,640

Mimbres, NM $42,475

Mule Creek, NM $42,590

Organ, NM $40,626

Pinos Altos, NM $42,546

Radium Springs, NM $40,617

Redrock, NM $42,437

Rodeo, NM $42,720

San Miguel, NM $40,624

Silver City, NM $42,546

Sunland Park, NM $40,811

Tyrone, NM $42,672

Vado, NM $40,656

Chaparral, NM $41,169

Clovis, NM $42,465

Cannon Afb, NM $42,371

Broadview, NM $42,341

Causey, NM $42,268

Crossroads, NM $42,168

Dora, NM $42,368

Elida, NM $42,193

Floyd, NM $42,295

Fort Sumner, NM $42,261

Grady, NM $42,381

House, NM $42,347

Kenna, NM $42,193

Lingo, NM $42,265

Melrose, NM $42,354

Milnesand, NM $42,176

Pep, NM $42,234

Portales, NM $42,389

Rogers, NM $42,246

Saint Vrain, NM $42,382

Taiban, NM $42,247

Texico, NM $42,398

Yeso, NM $42,093

Roswell, NM $42,142

Artesia, NM $42,226

Caprock, NM $42,140

Carlsbad, NM $42,253

Dexter, NM $42,172

Eunice, NM $42,291

Hagerman, NM $42,193

Hobbs, NM $42,353

Hope, NM $42,039

Jal, NM $42,241

Lake Arthur, NM $42,123

Lakewood, NM $42,186

Loco Hills, NM $42,264

Loving, NM $42,242

Lovington, NM $42,312

Mcdonald, NM $42,196

Malaga, NM $42,201

Maljamar, NM $42,160

Monument, NM $42,259

Tatum, NM $42,224

Whites City, NM $42,294

Carrizozo, NM $41,942

Alamogordo, NM $41,809

Alto, NM $41,949

Bent, NM $41,817

Capitan, NM $41,851

Cloudcroft, NM $41,812

Corona, NM $42,125

Encino, NM $42,463

Fort Stanton, NM $41,869

Glencoe, NM $41,839

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $41,804

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $41,804

Hondo, NM $41,877

La Luz, NM $41,804

Lincoln, NM $41,755

Mayhill, NM $41,899

Mescalero, NM $41,823

Nogal, NM $42,002

Orogrande, NM $41,825

Picacho, NM $41,868

Pinon, NM $42,026

Ruidoso, NM $42,028

Ruidoso Downs, NM $41,971

Sacramento, NM $41,842

San Patricio, NM $41,891

Sunspot, NM $41,804

Timberon, NM $41,895

Tinnie, NM $41,844

Tularosa, NM $41,832

Vaughn, NM $42,292

Weed, NM $41,894

Tucumcari, NM $42,502

Amistad, NM $42,447

Bard, NM $42,379

Capulin, NM $42,859

Clayton, NM $42,530

Conchas Dam, NM $42,568

Cuervo, NM $42,363

Des Moines, NM $42,690

Folsom, NM $42,756

Garita, NM $42,487

Gladstone, NM $42,572

Grenville, NM $42,564

Logan, NM $42,501

Mcalister, NM $42,369

Nara Visa, NM $42,400

Newkirk, NM $42,447

Quay, NM $42,471

San Jon, NM $42,426

Santa Rosa, NM $42,471

Sedan, NM $42,486

Trementina, NM $42,484

Admitting Counselor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Admitting Counselor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Admitting Counselor positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Admitting Counselor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Admitting Counselor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$52,088	$25.0	20%
Financial Services	$52,088	$25.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$52,088	$25.0	20%
Software & Networking	$52,088	$25.0	20%
Telecom	$52,088	$25.0	20%

Admitting Counselor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Admitting 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.

$39,182

Average $43,407/year

$49,288

$3,265

Average $3,617/month

$4,107

$754

Average $835/week

$948

$19

Average $21/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,288	$4,107	$948	$24
Average	$43,407	$3,617	$835	$21
25th Percentile	$39,182	$3,265	$754	$19

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