What are the main factors that influence a Bursar's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Bursar's salary?

A Bursar's salary grows with experience: starting around $74,446 for beginners, reaching about $77,783 at mid-level, and approach $83,880 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Bursar?

Bursar salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Bursar roles are District of Columbia $86,627, California $86,299, Massachusetts $85,149. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Bursar roles make?

Salaries for Bursar level roles vary by specialization: Bursar - Higher Ed.: $78,300; Enrollment Bursar: $78,290; University Bursar: $78,253; College Bursar: $78,240; Assistant Bursar: $65,134.

Bursar Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Bursar make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Bursar in Rhode Island is $81,119 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, a Bursar's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,252
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,215 to $88,517
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,646

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Bursar Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,517	$7,376	$1,702	$43
Average	$81,119	$6,760	$1,560	$39
25th Percentile	$66,215	$5,518	$1,273	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Bursar Salaries

A Bursar's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Bursar	$74,446
Intermediate Level Bursar	$75,558
Senior Level Bursar	$77,783
Specialist Level Bursar	$81,119
Expert Level Bursar	$83,880

How Do Bursar Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Bursars. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $86,627.
California: $86,299.
Massachusetts: $85,149.

District of Columbia $86,627 California $86,299 Massachusetts $85,149 Washington $84,836 New Jersey $84,804 Alaska $84,695 Connecticut $83,615 New York $83,177

Hawaii $81,776 Rhode Island $81,119 Maryland $80,673 Minnesota $80,063 Colorado $79,828 Illinois $79,750 Oregon $79,453 Delaware $79,234

New Hampshire $79,096 Virginia $78,788 Pennsylvania $77,888 Nevada $77,434 North Dakota $77,285 Michigan $77,051 Wisconsin $76,965 Vermont $76,793

Texas $76,315 Maine $76,284 Arizona $76,237 Ohio $76,182 Georgia $75,462 Indiana $75,103 Wyoming $75,032 Utah $74,923

Iowa $74,876 Kansas $74,500 Louisiana $74,391 North Carolina $74,351 Missouri $74,336 Florida $74,031 Montana $73,866 Nebraska $73,710

Kentucky $73,624 South Carolina $73,311 Tennessee $73,115 Idaho $73,037 New Mexico $72,466 Oklahoma $72,341 Alabama $71,879 South Dakota $71,105

Arkansas $70,682 West Virginia $70,455 Mississippi $69,774

Top Paying Cities for Bursars

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $82,449
Albion: $81,080
Ashaway: $82,762

Adamsville, RI $82,449 Albion, RI $81,080 Ashaway, RI $82,762 Barrington, RI $81,080 Block Island, RI $82,332 Bradford, RI $82,708 Bristol, RI $81,002 Carolina, RI $82,035

Charlestown, RI $82,121 Chepachet, RI $80,924 Clayville, RI $81,002 Coventry, RI $80,924 West Greenwich, RI $80,869 East Greenwich, RI $80,978 Exeter, RI $82,708 Fiskeville, RI $81,080

Forestdale, RI $81,002 Foster, RI $80,869 Glendale, RI $80,869 Greene, RI $81,776 Greenville, RI $81,080 Harmony, RI $81,057 Harrisville, RI $80,924 Hope, RI $81,080

Hope Valley, RI $82,762 Hopkinton, RI $82,786 Jamestown, RI $81,956 Kenyon, RI $82,684 Little Compton, RI $82,418 Manville, RI $81,080 Mapleville, RI $80,869 Newport, RI $81,972

Middletown, RI $82,316 North Kingstown, RI $80,845 North Scituate, RI $81,057 Oakland, RI $80,947 Pascoag, RI $80,900 Pawtucket, RI $81,080 Central Falls, RI $81,080 Cumberland, RI $81,080

Lincoln, RI $81,080 Portsmouth, RI $81,643 Prudence Island, RI $80,924 Rockville, RI $82,786 Saunderstown, RI $82,003 Shannock, RI $82,661 Slatersville, RI $81,002 Slocum, RI $82,003

Tiverton, RI $82,473 Wakefield, RI $81,917 Kingston, RI $81,933 Narragansett, RI $81,949 Peace Dale, RI $81,917 Warren, RI $81,057 Warwick, RI $81,080 Westerly, RI $82,809

West Kingston, RI $81,980 West Warwick, RI $81,080 Wood River Junction, RI $82,708 Woonsocket, RI $81,002 North Smithfield, RI $81,057 Wyoming, RI $82,684 Providence, RI $81,080 Cranston, RI $81,080

North Providence, RI $81,080 East Providence, RI $81,080 Riverside, RI $81,080 Rumford, RI $81,080 Smithfield, RI $81,080 Johnston, RI $81,080

Bursar Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Bursar's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$66,215

Average $81,119/year

$88,517

$5,518

Average $6,760/month

$7,376

$1,273

Average $1,560/week

$1,702

$32

Average $39/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,517	$7,376	$1,702	$43
Average	$81,119	$6,760	$1,560	$39
25th Percentile	$66,215	$5,518	$1,273	$32

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