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College Administrator Salary in Maine (2026)
$42.40 per hour · take-home ≈ $65,676/year ($5,473/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 45th of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 19% below the national average. Of the 860 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $88,180 a year — though pay ranges from $63,360 for newcomers to $178,200 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,360 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $67,300 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $88,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $127,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $178,200 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 860 College Administrator jobs in Maine (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median College Administrator salary of $88,180 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $65,676 — an effective tax rate of 25.5%.
| Gross (median) | $88,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,570 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,746 |
| Maine state income tax | −$5,188 |
| Take-home (annual) | $65,676 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,473 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maine paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Maine?
- The median College Administrator salary in Maine is $88,180 per year ($42.40 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $67,300 and $127,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Maine?
- On the median salary of $88,180, a single filer in Maine takes home about $65,676 per year ($5,473 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.5%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 860 College Administrator jobs in Maine in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maine state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maine.