What are the main factors that influence a Graduate Advisor'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 Graduate Advisor?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Graduate Advisor roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Graduate Advisor's salary?

A Graduate Advisor's salary grows with experience: starting around $56,468 for beginners, reaching about $57,687 at mid-level, and approach $57,914 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Graduate Advisor?

Graduate Advisor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Graduate Advisor roles are District of Columbia $68,852, California $68,590, Massachusetts $67,676. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Graduate Advisor roles make?

Salaries for Graduate Advisor level roles vary by specialization: Graduate Assistant: $132,772; Graduate Nurse: $82,658; Graduate Engineer: $68,546; Graduate Analyst: $64,405; Graduate Architect: $62,124.

Graduate Advisor Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Graduate Advisor make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Graduate Advisor in New Mexico is $57,596 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,838
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,533 to $60,863
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,923

10% $47,923

50% (Median) $57,596

90% $63,838

Graduate Advisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,863	$5,072	$1,170	$29
Average	$57,596	$4,800	$1,108	$28
25th Percentile	$52,533	$4,378	$1,010	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Graduate Advisor Salaries

A Graduate Advisor'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 Graduate Advisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Graduate Advisor'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): $56,468
Early Career (1-2 years): $57,006
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,687
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,823
Expert (over 8 years): $57,914

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Graduate Advisor	less than 1 year	$56,468
Early Career Level Graduate Advisor	1-2 years	$57,006
Mid-Level Level Graduate Advisor	2-4 years	$57,687
Senior-Level Level Graduate Advisor	5-8 years	$57,823
Expert Level Graduate Advisor	over 8 years	$57,914

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

District of Columbia: $68,852.
California: $68,590.
Massachusetts: $67,676.

District of Columbia $68,852 California $68,590 Massachusetts $67,676 Washington $67,428 New Jersey $67,403 Alaska $67,316 Connecticut $66,458 New York $66,109

Hawaii $64,996 Rhode Island $64,474 Maryland $64,119 Minnesota $63,634 Colorado $63,448 Illinois $63,386 Oregon $63,149 Delaware $62,975

New Hampshire $62,866 Virginia $62,621 Pennsylvania $61,906 Nevada $61,545 North Dakota $61,427 Michigan $61,240 Wisconsin $61,172 Vermont $61,035

Texas $60,656 Maine $60,631 Arizona $60,593 Ohio $60,550 Georgia $59,978 Indiana $59,692 Wyoming $59,636 Utah $59,549

Iowa $59,511 Kansas $59,213 Louisiana $59,126 North Carolina $59,095 Missouri $59,082 Florida $58,840 Montana $58,709 Nebraska $58,585

Kentucky $58,516 South Carolina $58,268 Tennessee $58,112 Idaho $58,050 New Mexico $57,596 Oklahoma $57,497 Alabama $57,130 South Dakota $56,514

Arkansas $56,178 West Virginia $55,998 Mississippi $55,457

Top Paying Cities for Graduate 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:

Algodones: $58,209
Belen: $57,885
Bernalillo: $58,312

Algodones, NM $58,209

Belen, NM $57,885

Bernalillo, NM $58,312

Bluewater, NM $57,088

Bosque, NM $57,460

Casa Blanca, NM $57,590

Cedar Crest, NM $58,361

Cedarvale, NM $56,073

Cerrillos, NM $58,252

Claunch, NM $55,865

Coyote, NM $57,393

Cuba, NM $57,301

Cubero, NM $57,717

Edgewood, NM $58,100

Estancia, NM $57,408

Gallina, NM $57,093

Counselor, NM $57,128

Grants, NM $57,023

Milan, NM $57,251

Isleta, NM $58,413

Jarales, NM $57,829

Jemez Pueblo, NM $57,929

Jemez Springs, NM $57,751

Laguna, NM $58,000

La Jara, NM $57,237

La Joya, NM $57,105

Lindrith, NM $57,036

Los Lunas, NM $58,192

Mcintosh, NM $57,724

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $57,339

Moriarty, NM $57,530

Mountainair, NM $56,909

Nageezi, NM $57,053

New Laguna, NM $57,689

Paguate, NM $57,729

Pena Blanca, NM $58,373

Peralta, NM $58,284

Placitas, NM $58,314

Ponderosa, NM $57,856

Prewitt, NM $57,071

Regina, NM $57,110

Sandia Park, NM $58,214

Corrales, NM $58,434

San Fidel, NM $57,378

San Rafael, NM $57,134

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $58,215

San Ysidro, NM $58,137

Stanley, NM $57,521

Tijeras, NM $58,222

Tome, NM $58,114

Torreon, NM $57,921

Veguita, NM $57,456

Willard, NM $56,806

Youngsville, NM $57,410

Bosque Farms, NM $58,391

Clines Corners, NM $57,174

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $58,259

Cochiti Lake, NM $58,335

Albuquerque, NM $58,467

Kirtland Afb, NM $58,467

Rio Rancho, NM $58,371

Gallup, NM $57,153

Brimhall, NM $56,992

Church Rock, NM $57,018

Continental Divide, NM $56,978

Crownpoint, NM $57,025

Fence Lake, NM $56,771

Fort Wingate, NM $56,999

Gamerco, NM $57,094

Mentmore, NM $57,006

Mexican Springs, NM $56,999

Ramah, NM $56,895

Rehoboth, NM $57,037

Thoreau, NM $57,040

Tohatchi, NM $56,988

Vanderwagen, NM $56,999

Zuni, NM $56,985

Navajo, NM $57,063

Jamestown, NM $56,921

Pinehill, NM $56,851

Sheep Springs, NM $57,050

Smith Lake, NM $57,262

Yatahey, NM $57,029

Farmington, NM $57,303

Aztec, NM $57,409

Blanco, NM $57,141

Bloomfield, NM $57,073

Flora Vista, NM $57,362

Fruitland, NM $57,003

Kirtland, NM $57,363

La Plata, NM $57,383

Navajo Dam, NM $57,358

Shiprock, NM $57,278

Waterflow, NM $57,249

Newcomb, NM $57,015

Sanostee, NM $57,051

Santa Fe, NM $58,765

Abiquiu, NM $57,158

Alcalde, NM $58,153

Amalia, NM $57,071

Arroyo Hondo, NM $56,990

Arroyo Seco, NM $57,056

Canjilon, NM $56,981

Canones, NM $57,500

Carson, NM $57,209

Cebolla, NM $57,015

Cerro, NM $57,031

Chama, NM $57,265

Chamisal, NM $57,999

Chimayo, NM $58,406

Cordova, NM $58,308

Costilla, NM $57,310

Taos Ski Valley, NM $56,875

Dixon, NM $57,944

Dulce, NM $57,263

El Prado, NM $57,107

El Rito, NM $57,369

Embudo, NM $57,646

Espanola, NM $58,336

Glorieta, NM $58,539

Hernandez, NM $57,793

Ilfeld, NM $57,998

La Madera, NM $57,268

Lamy, NM $58,316

Llano, NM $57,882

Los Alamos, NM $58,454

White Rock, NM $58,564

Medanales, NM $57,857

Ojo Caliente, NM $57,517

Los Ojos, NM $57,124

Pecos, NM $58,357

Penasco, NM $57,666

Petaca, NM $56,928

Questa, NM $57,092

Ranchos De Taos, NM $57,393

Red River, NM $56,929

Ribera, NM $57,295

Rowe, NM $58,053

San Cristobal, NM $56,927

San Jose, NM $57,910

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $58,193

Santa Cruz, NM $58,386

Serafina, NM $57,150

Taos, NM $57,074

Tererro, NM $58,543

Tesuque, NM $58,765

Tierra Amarilla, NM $57,074

Trampas, NM $57,619

Tres Piedras, NM $56,913

Truchas, NM $58,145

Vadito, NM $57,591

Valdez, NM $56,970

Vallecitos, NM $56,925

Velarde, NM $57,856

Villanueva, NM $57,184

Spaceport City, NM $56,018

Las Vegas, NM $56,699

Angel Fire, NM $56,867

Anton Chico, NM $56,601

Buena Vista, NM $57,121

Chacon, NM $57,161

Cimarron, NM $56,778

Cleveland, NM $57,567

Eagle Nest, NM $56,821

Guadalupita, NM $57,074

Holman, NM $57,420

La Loma, NM $56,506

Maxwell, NM $56,797

Miami, NM $56,675

Mills, NM $56,473

Montezuma, NM $57,859

Mora, NM $57,648

Mosquero, NM $56,424

Ocate, NM $56,736

Ojo Feliz, NM $56,885

Rainsville, NM $57,135

Raton, NM $56,940

Rociada, NM $57,888

Roy, NM $56,485

Sapello, NM $57,386

Solano, NM $56,416

Springer, NM $56,650

Ute Park, NM $56,804

Valmora, NM $56,652

Wagon Mound, NM $56,587

Watrous, NM $56,671

Socorro, NM $56,540

Aragon, NM $56,711

Datil, NM $56,477

Lemitar, NM $56,803

Luna, NM $56,811

Magdalena, NM $56,481

Pie Town, NM $56,670

Polvadera, NM $56,939

Quemado, NM $56,787

Reserve, NM $56,685

San Acacia, NM $57,033

San Antonio, NM $56,227

Truth Or Consequences, NM $56,215

Arrey, NM $56,206

Caballo, NM $56,244

Derry, NM $55,958

Elephant Butte, NM $56,361

Garfield, NM $55,796

Hatch, NM $54,902

Monticello, NM $56,212

Rincon, NM $54,586

Salem, NM $55,622

Williamsburg, NM $56,286

Winston, NM $56,253

Las Cruces, NM $53,871

White Sands Missile Range, NM $54,048

Santa Teresa, NM $54,441

Playas, NM $56,475

Animas, NM $56,614

Anthony, NM $54,428

Arenas Valley, NM $56,513

Bayard, NM $56,461

Berino, NM $54,181

Buckhorn, NM $56,520

Santa Clara, NM $56,560

Chamberino, NM $54,237

Cliff, NM $56,454

Columbus, NM $56,303

Deming, NM $56,316

Dona Ana, NM $53,873

Fairacres, NM $54,034

Faywood, NM $56,290

Fort Bayard, NM $56,506

Gila, NM $56,371

Glenwood, NM $56,415

Hachita, NM $56,303

Hanover, NM $56,314

Hillsboro, NM $56,199

Hurley, NM $56,423

La Mesa, NM $54,902

Lordsburg, NM $56,433

Mesilla, NM $53,872

Mesilla Park, NM $53,878

Mesquite, NM $53,924

Mimbres, NM $56,359

Mule Creek, NM $56,512

Organ, NM $53,906

Pinos Altos, NM $56,453

Radium Springs, NM $53,894

Redrock, NM $56,310

Rodeo, NM $56,685

San Miguel, NM $53,904

Silver City, NM $56,454

Sunland Park, NM $54,151

Tyrone, NM $56,621

Vado, NM $53,946

Chaparral, NM $54,626

Clovis, NM $56,346

Cannon Afb, NM $56,221

Broadview, NM $56,181

Causey, NM $56,085

Crossroads, NM $55,952

Dora, NM $56,218

Elida, NM $55,985

Floyd, NM $56,121

Fort Sumner, NM $56,076

Grady, NM $56,235

House, NM $56,190

Kenna, NM $55,986

Lingo, NM $56,081

Melrose, NM $56,199

Milnesand, NM $55,963

Pep, NM $56,040

Portales, NM $56,245

Rogers, NM $56,055

Saint Vrain, NM $56,236

Taiban, NM $56,056

Texico, NM $56,257

Yeso, NM $55,853

Roswell, NM $55,918

Artesia, NM $56,028

Caprock, NM $55,915

Carlsbad, NM $56,065

Dexter, NM $55,958

Eunice, NM $56,115

Hagerman, NM $55,986

Hobbs, NM $56,197

Hope, NM $55,780

Jal, NM $56,049

Lake Arthur, NM $55,893

Lakewood, NM $55,976

Loco Hills, NM $56,079

Loving, NM $56,051

Lovington, NM $56,143

Mcdonald, NM $55,990

Malaga, NM $55,996

Maljamar, NM $55,941

Monument, NM $56,073

Tatum, NM $56,026

Whites City, NM $56,120

Carrizozo, NM $55,653

Alamogordo, NM $55,476

Alto, NM $55,661

Bent, NM $55,486

Capitan, NM $55,532

Cloudcroft, NM $55,480

Corona, NM $55,895

Encino, NM $56,344

Fort Stanton, NM $55,555

Glencoe, NM $55,515

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $55,469

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $55,469

Hondo, NM $55,566

La Luz, NM $55,469

Lincoln, NM $55,405

Mayhill, NM $55,595

Mescalero, NM $55,494

Nogal, NM $55,732

Orogrande, NM $55,497

Picacho, NM $55,555

Pinon, NM $55,764

Ruidoso, NM $55,767

Ruidoso Downs, NM $55,691

Sacramento, NM $55,519

San Patricio, NM $55,585

Sunspot, NM $55,469

Timberon, NM $55,589

Tinnie, NM $55,522

Tularosa, NM $55,506

Vaughn, NM $56,117

Weed, NM $55,588

Tucumcari, NM $56,395

Amistad, NM $56,323

Bard, NM $56,232

Capulin, NM $56,869

Clayton, NM $56,432

Conchas Dam, NM $56,483

Cuervo, NM $56,211

Des Moines, NM $56,645

Folsom, NM $56,732

Garita, NM $56,375

Gladstone, NM $56,488

Grenville, NM $56,477

Logan, NM $56,393

Mcalister, NM $56,219

Nara Visa, NM $56,260

Newkirk, NM $56,322

Quay, NM $56,354

San Jon, NM $56,294

Santa Rosa, NM $56,354

Sedan, NM $56,374

Trementina, NM $56,372

Graduate Advisor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Graduate Advisor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 42% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Graduate Advisor positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Graduate Advisor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Graduate Advisor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$69,115	$33.0	20%
Financial Services	$66,236	$32.0	15%
Internet	$66,236	$32.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$63,932	$31.0	11%
Energy & Utilities	$63,356	$30.0	10%

Graduate Advisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Graduate 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.

$52,533

Average $57,596/year

$60,863

$4,378

Average $4,800/month

$5,072

$1,010

Average $1,108/week

$1,170

$25

Average $28/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,863	$5,072	$1,170	$29
Average	$57,596	$4,800	$1,108	$28
25th Percentile	$52,533	$4,378	$1,010	$25

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