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College Administrator Salary in Montana (2026)
$49.51 per hour · take-home ≈ $76,819/year ($6,402/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 31st of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 300 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $102,980 a year — though pay ranges from $66,940 for newcomers to $174,190 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $66,940 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $81,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $102,980 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $137,470 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $174,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 300 College Administrator jobs in Montana (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median College Administrator salary of $102,980 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $76,819 — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
| Gross (median) | $102,980 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,826 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,878 |
| Montana state income tax | −$4,457 |
| Take-home (annual) | $76,819 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,402 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Montana?
- The median College Administrator salary in Montana is $102,980 per year ($49.51 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $81,270 and $137,470.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Montana?
- On the median salary of $102,980, a single filer in Montana takes home about $76,819 per year ($6,402 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 300 College Administrator jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.