| Job title | Level | Pay structure | Government workers (SOC) | Median pay in government |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Advisor SOC 21-1012 | statelocal | Civil-service class series | 244,480 | $72,230 |
| Adjunct Professor SOC 25-1199 | statelocal | Fixed salary (elected, appointed or per diem) | 93,900 | $79,970 |
| Admissions Counselor SOC 21-1012 | statelocal | Civil-service class series | 244,480 | $72,230 |
| Community College Instructor SOC 25-1199 | localstate | Faculty rank | 93,900 | $79,970 |
| Professor (public university) SOC 25-1199 | state | Faculty rank | 93,900 | $79,970 |
Worker counts and pay are for each job's occupation code across all of government; several jobs can share one code.
Sources: GovJobsWiki job taxonomy v1 (research round R240) (editorial); U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.