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College Administrator Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$51.21 per hour · take-home ≈ $80,060/year ($6,672/month) for a single filer
Rhode Island ranks 21st of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 1,140 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $106,520 a year — though pay ranges from $75,370 for newcomers to $216,270 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $75,370 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $84,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $106,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $173,020 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $216,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,140 College Administrator jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median College Administrator salary of $106,520 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $80,060 — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
| Gross (median) | $106,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,604 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,149 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$3,707 |
| Take-home (annual) | $80,060 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,672 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Rhode Island paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Rhode Island?
- The median College Administrator salary in Rhode Island is $106,520 per year ($51.21 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $84,200 and $173,020.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $106,520, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $80,060 per year ($6,672 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 1,140 College Administrator jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.