Academic Affairs Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does an Academic Affairs Assistant make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Academic Affairs Assistant in the United States is $37,129 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $43,087
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,001 to $40,247
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,064
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Academic Affairs Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $40,247 $3,354 $774 $19
Average $37,129 $3,094 $714 $18
25th Percentile $35,001 $2,917 $673 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Academic Affairs Assistant Salaries

An Academic Affairs 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Academic Affairs Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Academic Affairs 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): $36,193
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $36,264
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $37,123
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $37,978
  • Expert (over 8 years): $38,039
Levels Salary
Entry Level Academic Affairs Assistant$36,193
Intermediate Level Academic Affairs Assistant$36,264
Senior Level Academic Affairs Assistant$37,123
Specialist Level Academic Affairs Assistant$37,978
Expert Level Academic Affairs Assistant$38,039
$36,193 0 yr
$36,264 < 2 yrs
$37,123 2-4 yrs
$37,978 5-8 yrs
$38,039 > 8 yrs
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How Do Academic Affairs 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 Academic Affairs Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $41,109.
  • California: $40,953.
  • Massachusetts: $40,407.

Top Paying Cities for Academic Affairs Assistants

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:

  • San Jose: $46,830
  • San Francisco: $46,370
  • Oakland: $45,342

What Skills Can Increase an Academic Affairs Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 3.61% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Acute Care (Mentioned in 3.54% Job Postings): Acute care is a branch of secondary health care where a patient receives active but short-term treatment for a severe injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery. In medical terms, care for acute health conditions is the opposite from chronic care, or longer term care. Acute care services are generally delivered by teams of health care professionals from a range of medical and surgical specialties. Acute care may require a stay in a hospital emergency department, ambulatory surgery center, urgent care centre or other short-term stay facility, along with the assistance of diagnostic services, surgery, or follow-up outpatient care in the community. Hospital-based acute inpatient care typically has the goal of discharging patients as soon as they are deemed healthy and stable. Acute care settings include emergency department, intensive care, coronary care, cardiology, neonatal intensive care, and many general areas where the patient could become acutely unwell and require stabilization and transfer to another higher dependency unit for further treatment.
  • Oral Hygiene (Mentioned in 2.12% Job Postings): The practice of keeping your mouth clean and disease-free. It involves brushing and flossing your teeth as well as visiting your dentist regularly for dental X-rays, exams and cleanings.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 3.61%
Acute Care 3.54%
Oral Hygiene 2.12%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Academic Affairs Assistant's salary.
  • Patient Care: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Assisted Living: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Patient Care
$41,955
13%
Assisted Living
$41,584
12%
Planning
$38,985
5%
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How Education impacts an Academic Affairs Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Academic Affairs Assistants enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Academic Affairs Assistant with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $35,193 and $37,167).

Academic Affairs Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Academic Affairs Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.1%
High School 81.6%
Associates 9.2%
Bachelors 5.0%
Masters 0.8%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Academic Affairs Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Academic Affairs 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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Academic Affairs Assistant

Salaries for an Academic Affairs Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $40,563 in 2023 to around $40,285 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Academic Affairs Assistant salary trends, .

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