What are the main factors that influence an Advising Assistant's salary?

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

How does experience change An Advising Assistant's salary?

An Advising Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $57,723 for beginners, reaching about $60,331 at mid-level, and approach $64,065 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Advising Assistant?

Advising Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Advising Assistant roles are District of Columbia $62,876, California $62,638, Massachusetts $61,803. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Advising Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Advising Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Dean of Academic Advising: $103,794; Assistant Director of Advising: $78,765; Director Of Advising: $75,833; Assistant Director Of Academic Advising: $74,233; Advising Associate: $56,637.

Advising Assistant Salary in Washington

How much does an Advising Assistant make in Washington? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Advising Assistant in Washington is $61,576 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,698
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,286 to $70,538
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,560

10% $49,560

50% (Median) $61,576

90% $78,698

Advising Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,538	$5,878	$1,357	$34
Average	$61,576	$5,131	$1,184	$30
25th Percentile	$55,286	$4,607	$1,063	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Advising Assistant Salaries

An Advising Assistant'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 Advising Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Advising Assistant'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): $57,723
Early Career (1-2 years): $57,904
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,331
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $63,817
Expert (over 8 years): $64,065

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Advising Assistant	less than 1 year	$57,723
Early Career Level Advising Assistant	1-2 years	$57,904
Mid-Level Level Advising Assistant	2-4 years	$60,331
Senior-Level Level Advising Assistant	5-8 years	$63,817
Expert Level Advising Assistant	over 8 years	$64,065

How Do Advising Assistant 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 Advising Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $62,876.
California: $62,638.
Massachusetts: $61,803.

District of Columbia $62,876 California $62,638 Massachusetts $61,803 Washington $61,576 New Jersey $61,553 Alaska $61,474 Connecticut $60,690 New York $60,372

Hawaii $59,355 Rhode Island $58,878 Maryland $58,555 Minnesota $58,112 Colorado $57,941 Illinois $57,885 Oregon $57,669 Delaware $57,510

New Hampshire $57,410 Virginia $57,186 Pennsylvania $56,533 Nevada $56,204 North Dakota $56,096 Michigan $55,925 Wisconsin $55,863 Vermont $55,738

Texas $55,392 Maine $55,369 Arizona $55,335 Ohio $55,295 Georgia $54,773 Indiana $54,511 Wyoming $54,460 Utah $54,381

Iowa $54,347 Kansas $54,074 Louisiana $53,995 North Carolina $53,966 Missouri $53,955 Florida $53,733 Montana $53,614 Nebraska $53,501

Kentucky $53,438 South Carolina $53,211 Tennessee $53,069 Idaho $53,012 New Mexico $52,598 Oklahoma $52,507 Alabama $52,172 South Dakota $51,609

Arkansas $51,303 West Virginia $51,138 Mississippi $50,644

Top Paying Cities for Advising Assistant

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:

Auburn: $61,500
Federal Way: $61,474
Bellevue: $62,737

Auburn, WA $61,500

Federal Way, WA $61,474

Bellevue, WA $62,737

Black Diamond, WA $61,172

Bothell, WA $62,440

Burton, WA $61,587

Carnation, WA $61,517

Duvall, WA $61,720

Edmonds, WA $62,244

Enumclaw, WA $60,278

Fall City, WA $61,792

Hobart, WA $61,555

Issaquah, WA $62,007

Kenmore, WA $62,570

Kent, WA $61,554

Kirkland, WA $62,697

Lynnwood, WA $62,117

Maple Valley, WA $61,501

Medina, WA $62,755

Mercer Island, WA $62,733

Mountlake Terrace, WA $62,285

North Bend, WA $60,902

Pacific, WA $61,465

Preston, WA $61,889

Ravensdale, WA $61,009

Redmond, WA $62,607

Redondo, WA $61,543

Renton, WA $62,218

Rollingbay, WA $61,994

Seahurst, WA $62,333

Snoqualmie, WA $61,365

Snoqualmie Pass, WA $59,552

Vashon, WA $61,631

Woodinville, WA $62,228

Sammamish, WA $62,393

Mill Creek, WA $61,844

Seattle, WA $62,774

Bainbridge Island, WA $62,084

Everett, WA $61,905

Acme, WA $58,694

Anacortes, WA $59,247

Blakely Island, WA $58,841

Arlington, WA $61,037

Baring, WA $60,561

Bellingham, WA $58,617

Blaine, WA $58,495

Bow, WA $58,755

Burlington, WA $59,082

Clearlake, WA $59,415

Clinton, WA $61,726

Concrete, WA $58,782

Conway, WA $60,325

Coupeville, WA $60,624

Custer, WA $58,563

Darrington, WA $58,808

Deer Harbor, WA $58,876

Deming, WA $58,675

Eastsound, WA $58,647

Everson, WA $58,575

Ferndale, WA $58,591

Freeland, WA $61,393

Friday Harbor, WA $58,985

Gold Bar, WA $60,689

Granite Falls, WA $60,955

Greenbank, WA $61,201

Hamilton, WA $59,286

Index, WA $59,780

La Conner, WA $59,546

Lake Stevens, WA $61,896

North Lakewood, WA $61,496

Langley, WA $61,584

Lopez Island, WA $59,113

Lummi Island, WA $58,623

Lyman, WA $59,265

Lynden, WA $58,566

Maple Falls, WA $58,545

Marblemount, WA $58,667

Marysville, WA $61,908

Monroe, WA $61,397

Mount Vernon, WA $59,653

Mukilteo, WA $61,878

Nooksack, WA $58,567

Oak Harbor, WA $59,952

Olga, WA $58,724

Orcas, WA $58,830

Point Roberts, WA $58,372

Camano Island, WA $60,916

Rockport, WA $57,881

Sedro Woolley, WA $59,114

Shaw Island, WA $58,931

Silvana, WA $61,393

Skykomish, WA $59,493

Snohomish, WA $61,687

Stanwood, WA $61,164

Startup, WA $61,030

Sultan, WA $61,077

Sumas, WA $58,546

Waldron, WA $58,646

Anderson Island, WA $61,005

Ashford, WA $59,860

Beaver, WA $58,221

Bremerton, WA $61,627

Silverdale, WA $61,524

Brinnon, WA $60,867

Buckley, WA $61,079

Burley, WA $61,418

Carbonado, WA $60,549

Carlsborg, WA $59,471

Chimacum, WA $60,850

Clallam Bay, WA $58,230

Dupont, WA $60,891

Eatonville, WA $60,390

Gig Harbor, WA $61,215

Elbe, WA $60,043

Forks, WA $58,326

Fox Island, WA $61,378

Glenoma, WA $59,181

Graham, WA $61,061

Port Hadlock, WA $60,832

Hansville, WA $61,396

Indianola, WA $62,224

Joyce, WA $58,453

Kapowsin, WA $60,843

Keyport, WA $61,728

Kingston, WA $61,851

La Grande, WA $60,306

Lakebay, WA $61,066

La Push, WA $58,437

Longbranch, WA $60,809

Sumner, WA $61,345

Manchester, WA $62,124

Milton, WA $61,439

Mineral, WA $59,433

Morton, WA $59,251

Neah Bay, WA $58,297

Nordland, WA $60,971

Olalla, WA $61,490

Orting, WA $60,983

Packwood, WA $58,116

Port Angeles, WA $59,469

Port Gamble, WA $61,600

Port Ludlow, WA $61,253

Port Orchard, WA $61,664

Port Townsend, WA $60,592

Poulsbo, WA $61,750

Puyallup, WA $61,436

Quilcene, WA $60,998

Randle, WA $58,602

Retsil, WA $61,637

Seabeck, WA $61,376

Sekiu, WA $58,232

Sequim, WA $59,922

South Colby, WA $61,851

South Prairie, WA $61,090

Southworth, WA $62,106

Spanaway, WA $61,202

Steilacoom, WA $61,199

Bonney Lake, WA $61,264

Suquamish, WA $62,029

Tracyton, WA $61,653

Vaughn, WA $61,061

Wauna, WA $61,326

Wilkeson, WA $60,880

Longmire, WA $59,219

Paradise Inn, WA $59,172

Tacoma, WA $61,423

Camp Murray, WA $61,257

Mcchord Afb, WA $61,418

Lakewood, WA $61,412

University Place, WA $61,422

Olympia, WA $60,213

Lacey, WA $60,350

Tumwater, WA $60,237

Aberdeen, WA $59,255

Adna, WA $59,467

Allyn, WA $60,993

Amanda Park, WA $58,596

Bay Center, WA $58,651

Belfair, WA $61,116

Bucoda, WA $60,217

Centralia, WA $60,123

Chehalis, WA $59,838

Cinebar, WA $59,748

Copalis Beach, WA $58,720

Copalis Crossing, WA $58,618

Cosmopolis, WA $59,587

Curtis, WA $59,028

Doty, WA $59,635

East Olympia, WA $60,319

Elma, WA $60,161

Ethel, WA $59,297

Galvin, WA $60,088

Grapeview, WA $60,744

Grayland, WA $58,698

Hoodsport, WA $60,554

Hoquiam, WA $59,070

Humptulips, WA $58,824

Lebam, WA $58,977

Lilliwaup, WA $60,854

Littlerock, WA $60,216

Mccleary, WA $60,229

Mckenna, WA $60,491

Malone, WA $60,153

Matlock, WA $60,180

Menlo, WA $59,009

Moclips, WA $58,625

Montesano, WA $59,936

Mossyrock, WA $58,834

Napavine, WA $59,683

Neilton, WA $58,772

Oakville, WA $60,097

Ocean Shores, WA $58,798

Onalaska, WA $59,755

Pacific Beach, WA $58,628

Pe Ell, WA $59,154

Quinault, WA $58,931

Rainier, WA $60,318

Raymond, WA $59,081

Rochester, WA $60,117

Roy, WA $60,800

Ryderwood, WA $58,753

Salkum, WA $59,258

Satsop, WA $60,044

Shelton, WA $60,418

Silver Creek, WA $59,237

South Bend, WA $58,625

Taholah, WA $58,557

Tahuya, WA $60,755

Tenino, WA $60,261

Tokeland, WA $58,754

Toledo, WA $59,006

Union, WA $60,585

Vader, WA $58,963

Westport, WA $58,820

Winlock, WA $59,231

Yelm, WA $60,285

Amboy, WA $59,032

Appleton, WA $57,913

Ariel, WA $58,877

Battle Ground, WA $59,200

Bingen, WA $58,415

Brush Prairie, WA $59,274

Camas, WA $59,269

Carrolls, WA $58,781

Carson, WA $58,864

Castle Rock, WA $58,830

Cathlamet, WA $58,629

Centerville, WA $57,711

Chinook, WA $58,179

Cougar, WA $58,613

Dallesport, WA $57,833

Glenwood, WA $57,873

Goldendale, WA $57,692

Grays River, WA $58,563

Heisson, WA $59,166

Husum, WA $58,280

Ilwaco, WA $58,213

Kalama, WA $58,806

Kelso, WA $58,911

Klickitat, WA $57,834

La Center, WA $59,150

Long Beach, WA $58,326

Longview, WA $58,876

Lyle, WA $57,862

Nahcotta, WA $58,316

Naselle, WA $58,378

North Bonneville, WA $58,797

Ocean Park, WA $58,631

Oysterville, WA $58,447

Ridgefield, WA $59,215

Rosburg, WA $58,306

Seaview, WA $58,297

Silverlake, WA $58,853

Skamokawa, WA $58,464

Stevenson, WA $58,774

Toutle, WA $58,697

Trout Lake, WA $58,153

Underwood, WA $58,382

Vancouver, WA $59,443

Wahkiacus, WA $57,764

Washougal, WA $59,147

White Salmon, WA $58,218

Wishram, WA $57,697

Woodland, WA $59,011

Yacolt, WA $59,065

Wenatchee, WA $57,728

East Wenatchee, WA $57,652

Ardenvoir, WA $57,711

Brewster, WA $57,540

Bridgeport, WA $57,471

Carlton, WA $57,558

Cashmere, WA $57,714

Chelan, WA $57,616

Chelan Falls, WA $57,646

Conconully, WA $57,509

Dryden, WA $57,802

Entiat, WA $57,640

Ephrata, WA $57,428

George, WA $57,735

Leavenworth, WA $58,082

Loomis, WA $57,511

Malaga, WA $57,739

Malott, WA $57,529

Mansfield, WA $57,285

Manson, WA $57,630

Marlin, WA $57,169

Mazama, WA $57,570

Methow, WA $57,496

Monitor, WA $57,699

Moses Lake, WA $57,445

Okanogan, WA $57,472

Omak, WA $57,525

Orondo, WA $57,559

Oroville, WA $57,594

Palisades, WA $57,387

Pateros, WA $57,518

Peshastin, WA $57,676

Quincy, WA $57,634

Riverside, WA $57,511

Rock Island, WA $57,530

Soap Lake, WA $57,342

Stehekin, WA $57,585

Stratford, WA $57,198

Tonasket, WA $57,542

Twisp, WA $57,597

Warden, WA $57,663

Waterville, WA $57,400

Wauconda, WA $57,475

Wilson Creek, WA $57,141

Winthrop, WA $57,615

Yakima, WA $57,107

Brownstown, WA $57,107

Buena, WA $57,276

Cle Elum, WA $58,058

Cowiche, WA $57,107

Easton, WA $58,979

Ellensburg, WA $57,166

Naches, WA $58,034

Grandview, WA $58,637

Granger, WA $57,974

Harrah, WA $57,107

Kittitas, WA $57,157

Mabton, WA $58,050

Moxee, WA $57,291

Outlook, WA $57,971

Parker, WA $57,124

Ronald, WA $58,366

Roslyn, WA $58,296

Selah, WA $57,107

South Cle Elum, WA $58,322

Sunnyside, WA $58,885

Thorp, WA $57,358

Tieton, WA $57,107

Toppenish, WA $57,840

Vantage, WA $57,707

Wapato, WA $57,148

White Swan, WA $57,249

Zillah, WA $57,360

Airway Heights, WA $57,902

Chattaroy, WA $57,830

Cheney, WA $57,824

Colbert, WA $57,877

Deer Park, WA $57,817

Edwall, WA $57,749

Elk, WA $57,708

Fairchild Air Force Base, WA $57,894

Fairfield, WA $57,766

Ford, WA $57,776

Four Lakes, WA $57,894

Greenacres, WA $57,858

Lamont, WA $57,635

Latah, WA $57,676

Liberty Lake, WA $57,828

Marshall, WA $57,902

Mead, WA $57,834

Medical Lake, WA $57,866

Mica, WA $57,859

Newman Lake, WA $57,795

Nine Mile Falls, WA $57,871

Otis Orchards, WA $57,851

Reardan, WA $57,820

Rockford, WA $57,810

Spangle, WA $57,834

Sprague, WA $57,646

Tekoa, WA $57,590

Tumtum, WA $57,798

Valleyford, WA $57,878

Veradale, WA $57,891

Waverly, WA $57,746

Wellpinit, WA $57,706

Addy, WA $57,626

Albion, WA $57,552

Almira, WA $57,187

Belmont, WA $57,496

Benge, WA $57,459

Boyds, WA $57,485

Chewelah, WA $57,674

Clayton, WA $57,779

Colfax, WA $57,544

Colton, WA $57,167

Colville, WA $57,554

Coulee City, WA $57,228

Coulee Dam, WA $57,397

Creston, WA $57,402

Curlew, WA $57,513

Cusick, WA $57,316

Danville, WA $57,497

Davenport, WA $57,635

Electric City, WA $57,381

Elmer City, WA $57,531

Endicott, WA $57,576

Evans, WA $57,559

Farmington, WA $57,420

Fruitland, WA $57,614

Garfield, WA $57,469

Gifford, WA $57,569

Grand Coulee, WA $57,346

Harrington, WA $57,577

Hartline, WA $57,146

Hay, WA $57,399

Hunters, WA $57,579

Inchelium, WA $57,441

Ione, WA $57,150

Keller, WA $57,330

Kettle Falls, WA $57,523

Lacrosse, WA $57,459

Lamona, WA $57,385

Laurier, WA $57,482

Lincoln, WA $57,572

Loon Lake, WA $57,730

Malden, WA $57,733

Malo, WA $57,549

Marcus, WA $57,733

Metaline, WA $57,405

Metaline Falls, WA $57,073

Mohler, WA $57,531

Nespelem, WA $57,402

Newport, WA $57,494

Northport, WA $57,561

Oakesdale, WA $57,611

Odessa, WA $57,270

Orient, WA $57,468

Palouse, WA $57,374

Pullman, WA $57,341

Republic, WA $57,487

Rice, WA $57,543

Ritzville, WA $57,508

Rosalia, WA $57,751

Saint John, WA $57,628

Springdale, WA $57,705

Steptoe, WA $57,897

Thornton, WA $57,640

Uniontown, WA $57,112

Usk, WA $57,438

Valley, WA $57,680

Wilbur, WA $57,361

Spokane, WA $57,902

Pasco, WA $59,651

Benton City, WA $59,642

Beverly, WA $57,885

Bickleton, WA $57,730

Burbank, WA $59,862

College Place, WA $58,640

Connell, WA $58,458

Dayton, WA $57,492

Dixie, WA $58,034

Eltopia, WA $59,321

Hooper, WA $57,334

Kahlotus, WA $57,816

Kennewick, WA $60,213

Lind, WA $57,514

Mesa, WA $59,152

Othello, WA $58,174

Paterson, WA $58,954

Plymouth, WA $59,914

Pomeroy, WA $57,486

Prescott, WA $58,371

Mattawa, WA $58,318

Prosser, WA $59,060

Richland, WA $59,861

West Richland, WA $59,861

Roosevelt, WA $57,448

Royal City, WA $57,826

Starbuck, WA $57,653

Touchet, WA $59,256

Waitsburg, WA $57,864

Walla Walla, WA $58,384

Wallula, WA $59,718

Washtucna, WA $57,418

Anatone, WA $57,010

Asotin, WA $57,181

Clarkston, WA $57,314

Advising Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Advising Assistant'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.

$55,286

Average $61,576/year

$70,538

$4,607

Average $5,131/month

$5,878

$1,063

Average $1,184/week

$1,357

$27

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,538	$5,878	$1,357	$34
Average	$61,576	$5,131	$1,184	$30
25th Percentile	$55,286	$4,607	$1,063	$27

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