Career Services Advisor Salary in Richmond, VA

How much does a Career Services Advisor make in Richmond, VA?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Career Services Advisor in Richmond, VA is $56,276. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $50,516 to $63,133, with most professionals earning between $45,272 and $69,376.

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What does a Career Services Advisor do?

Common responsibilities of a Career Services Advisor

Provide advising services to students and alumni, including career advising, click-to-chat, resume and cover letter development, interviewing techniques and strategies, job search techniques, assessments, and overall career exploration.

March 23, 2023

Maintains a variety of employment resources, including database of employment possibilities, career guidance references, employment literature and related information.

August 11, 2022

Building relationships with potential employers in specific locations to connect graduates with job opportunities.

September 08, 2022

Meet with students one-on-one and in groups in the classroom to provide coaching on employment goals, interview skills, resume writing through activities and lectures.

October 21, 2022

Participate in and promote market career fairs and other college activities on a local and regional basis.

February 04, 2023

Assist graduates in securing education-related employment through developing their employment search skills in resume writing, interviewing, networking, etc.

March 30, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Career Services Advisor in Richmond, VA

Average Base Salary

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63133

56276

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56297

What is the average salary for Career Services Advisor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Career Services Advisor in Richmond, VA. The base salary for Career Services Advisor ranges from $50,516 to $63,133 with the average base salary of $56,276. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,531 to $63,209 with the average total cash compensation of $56,297.

View Average Salary for Career Services Advisor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$56,276	$50,516 - $63,133
Bonus	$21	$15 - $76
Total Pay	$56,297	$50,531 - $63,209

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Career Services Advisor Salary Near Richmond, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Petersburg, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,361 - $62,939	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia State University, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,361 - $62,939	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,798 - $60,986	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,798 - $60,986	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,611 - $60,752	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,689 - $60,850	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA

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About Richmond, Virginia

Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and the Greater Richmond Region. Richmond was incorporated in 1742 and has been an independent city since 1871. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 204,214; in 2016, the population was estimated to be 223,170, making Richmond the fourth-most populous city in Virginia. The Richmond Metropolitan Area has a population of 1,260,029, the third-most populous metro in the state. Richmond is located at the fall line of the James R...

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