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

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

How does experience change A Town Administrator's salary?

A Town Administrator's salary grows with experience: a Criminal Investigator (0-0 years)earns $78,488, a Police Sergeant (0-5 years)earns $86,310, a Police Lieutenant (5+ years)earns $110,769, a Town Administrator (5-10 years)earns $134,884,

What are the highest paying states for a Town Administrator?

Town Administrator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Town Administrator roles are District of Columbia $142,968, California $142,426, Massachusetts $140,528. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Town Administrator roles make?

Salaries for Town Administrator level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Town Engineer: $91,973; Town Manager: $91,425; Town Planner: $74,155; Training Administrator: $70,476; Town Supervisor: $57,159.

Town Administrator Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Town Administrator make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Town Administrator in Rhode Island is $133,878 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $157,867
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $119,378 to $146,435
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $106,177

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Town Administrator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$146,435	$12,203	$2,816	$70
Average	$133,878	$11,156	$2,575	$64
25th Percentile	$119,378	$9,948	$2,296	$57

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Key Factors That Influence Town Administrator Salaries

A Town Administrator'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.

How Do Town Administrator 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 Town Administrators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $142,968.
California: $142,426.
Massachusetts: $140,528.

District of Columbia $142,968 California $142,426 Massachusetts $140,528 Washington $140,011 New Jersey $139,960 Alaska $139,779 Connecticut $137,997 New York $137,274

Hawaii $134,962 Rhode Island $133,878 Maryland $133,142 Minnesota $132,135 Colorado $131,747 Illinois $131,618 Oregon $131,127 Delaware $130,766

New Hampshire $130,539 Virginia $130,030 Pennsylvania $128,545 Nevada $127,796 North Dakota $127,551 Michigan $127,163 Wisconsin $127,021 Vermont $126,737

Texas $125,950 Maine $125,898 Arizona $125,820 Ohio $125,730 Georgia $124,542 Indiana $123,948 Wyoming $123,832 Utah $123,651

Iowa $123,574 Kansas $122,954 Louisiana $122,773 North Carolina $122,708 Missouri $122,683 Florida $122,179 Montana $121,908 Nebraska $121,650

Kentucky $121,508 South Carolina $120,991 Tennessee $120,668 Idaho $120,539 New Mexico $119,597 Oklahoma $119,390 Alabama $118,628 South Dakota $117,350

Arkansas $116,652 West Virginia $116,278 Mississippi $115,155

Top Paying Cities for Town Administrators

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: $135,551
Albion: $134,406
Ashaway: $135,294

Adamsville, RI $135,551 Albion, RI $134,406 Ashaway, RI $135,294 Barrington, RI $134,052 Block Island, RI $134,799 Bradford, RI $135,213 Bristol, RI $134,569 Carolina, RI $134,990

Charlestown, RI $135,039 Chepachet, RI $134,770 Clayville, RI $134,394 Coventry, RI $134,401 West Greenwich, RI $134,771 East Greenwich, RI $134,310 Exeter, RI $134,734 Fiskeville, RI $134,050

Forestdale, RI $135,083 Foster, RI $134,699 Glendale, RI $135,093 Greene, RI $134,876 Greenville, RI $134,101 Harmony, RI $134,274 Harrisville, RI $135,035 Hope, RI $134,134

Hope Valley, RI $135,176 Hopkinton, RI $135,354 Jamestown, RI $134,902 Kenyon, RI $134,973 Little Compton, RI $135,531 Manville, RI $134,583 Mapleville, RI $134,796 Newport, RI $135,037

Middletown, RI $135,097 North Kingstown, RI $134,542 North Scituate, RI $134,276 Oakland, RI $134,942 Pascoag, RI $135,124 Pawtucket, RI $133,852 Central Falls, RI $133,911 Cumberland, RI $134,672

Lincoln, RI $134,046 Portsmouth, RI $135,023 Prudence Island, RI $134,746 Rockville, RI $135,333 Saunderstown, RI $134,820 Shannock, RI $134,981 Slatersville, RI $135,084 Slocum, RI $134,817

Tiverton, RI $135,434 Wakefield, RI $134,935 Kingston, RI $134,884 Narragansett, RI $134,973 Peace Dale, RI $134,919 Warren, RI $134,398 Warwick, RI $134,024 Westerly, RI $135,327

West Kingston, RI $134,926 West Warwick, RI $134,188 Wood River Junction, RI $135,119 Woonsocket, RI $135,090 North Smithfield, RI $134,783 Wyoming, RI $134,981 Providence, RI $133,813 Cranston, RI $133,831

North Providence, RI $133,847 East Providence, RI $133,822 Riverside, RI $133,865 Rumford, RI $133,846 Smithfield, RI $134,117 Johnston, RI $133,892

Town Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Town Administrator'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 July 01, 2026

$119,378

Average $133,878/year

$146,435

$9,948

Average $11,156/month

$12,203

$2,296

Average $2,575/week

$2,816

$57

Average $64/hour

$70

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$146,435	$12,203	$2,816	$70
Average	$133,878	$11,156	$2,575	$64
25th Percentile	$119,378	$9,948	$2,296	$57

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