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College Administrator Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$62.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $92,968/year ($7,747/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts is among the top 5 highest-paying states for College Administrators (3rd of 51), with a median about 19% above the national average. Of the 9,120 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $128,970 a year — though pay ranges from $79,040 for newcomers to $228,410 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $79,040 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $96,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $128,970 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $171,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $228,410 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,120 College Administrator jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median College Administrator salary of $128,970 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $92,968 — an effective tax rate of 27.9%.
| Gross (median) | $128,970 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,687 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,866 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$6,449 |
| Take-home (annual) | $92,968 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,747 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Massachusetts?
- The median College Administrator salary in Massachusetts is $128,970 per year ($62.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $96,080 and $171,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $128,970, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $92,968 per year ($7,747 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.9%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 9,120 College Administrator jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.