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College Administrator Salary in Maryland (2026)
$56.99 per hour · take-home ≈ $86,772/year ($7,231/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 13th of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 9% above the national average. Of the 0 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $118,550 a year — though pay ranges from $67,750 for newcomers to $228,880 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $67,750 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $87,800 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $118,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $166,910 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $228,880 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 0 College Administrator jobs in Maryland (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median College Administrator salary of $118,550 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $86,772 — an effective tax rate of 26.8%.
| Gross (median) | $118,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,251 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,069 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$5,458 |
| Take-home (annual) | $86,772 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,231 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Maryland?
- The median College Administrator salary in Maryland is $118,550 per year ($56.99 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $87,800 and $166,910.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $118,550, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $86,772 per year ($7,231 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.8%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 0 College Administrator jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.