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College Administrator Salary in Vermont (2026)
$50.22 per hour · take-home ≈ $77,527/year ($6,461/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 25th of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 550 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $104,450 a year — though pay ranges from $68,530 for newcomers to $226,460 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $68,530 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $104,450 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $142,050 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $226,460 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 550 College Administrator jobs in Vermont (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median College Administrator salary of $104,450 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Vermont state income tax, a single filer keeps about $77,527 — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
| Gross (median) | $104,450 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,149 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,990 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$4,783 |
| Take-home (annual) | $77,527 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,461 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Vermont?
- The median College Administrator salary in Vermont is $104,450 per year ($50.22 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,640 and $142,050.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $104,450, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $77,527 per year ($6,461 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 550 College Administrator jobs in Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont.