Research Summary. After extensive research by the Zippia data science team, we identified the following details regarding the treasurer salary by state in the United States as of 2026:
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Maine has the highest treasurer salary at $117,345
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Florida has the lowest treasurer salary at $53,425
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The national average salary for treasurers is $80,467
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The national hourly pay for treasurers is $38.69
You can read more about the specific methodology.
Background
Salary remains a critical factor for job seekers across all demographics. As of 2026, prospective treasurers should consider how much they can expect to earn based on their location.
While individual salaries may vary based on specific city data, state averages provide a useful benchmark for expected earnings in this role.
As of now, Maine continues to lead with the highest salary for treasurers.
Here’s a quick snapshot of the top ten states for treasurer salaries:
Let’s take a look at how we arrived at these numbers and a full ranking of all the states.
Highest-Paid Treasurers By State
| Rank | State | Average Treasurer Salary | 10th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
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| 1 | Maine | $117,345 | $68,000 | $200,000 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $110,707 | $64,000 | $189,000 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $107,782 | $62,000 | $186,000 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $100,931 | $57,000 | $175,000 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $100,853 | $57,000 | $176,000 |
| 6 | New York | $100,392 | $57,000 | $175,000 |
| 7 | Vermont | $98,739 | $55,000 | $174,000 |
| 8 | Washington | $94,824 | $53,000 | $169,000 |
| 9 | Oregon | $91,511 | $51,000 | $163,000 |
| 10 | California | $89,952 | $51,000 | $155,000 |
| 11 | Maryland | $88,436 | $49,000 | $158,000 |
| 12 | Delaware | $88,085 | $49,000 | $157,000 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $86,763 | $48,000 | $153,000 |
| 14 | Nevada | $85,382 | $48,000 | $150,000 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $84,782 | $47,000 | $152,000 |
| 16 | Montana | $83,590 | $46,000 | $150,000 |
| 17 | Virginia | $83,035 | $45,000 | $151,000 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $82,962 | $45,000 | $150,000 |
| 19 | Michigan | $82,788 | $45,000 | $149,000 |
| 20 | Arizona | $82,240 | $47,000 | $142,000 |
| 21 | Texas | $80,744 | $44,000 | $145,000 |
| 22 | Illinois | $78,179 | $42,000 | $142,000 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $77,643 | $42,000 | $140,000 |
| 24 | Utah | $77,244 | $43,000 | $138,000 |
| 25 | Idaho | $75,690 | $41,000 | $137,000 |
| 26 | Ohio | $74,839 | $40,000 | $136,000 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $74,350 | $41,000 | $134,000 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $72,743 | $40,000 | $131,000 |
| 29 | Alaska | $71,831 | $40,000 | $126,000 |
| 30 | Indiana | $70,866 | $38,000 | $129,000 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $70,358 | $38,000 | $129,000 |
| 32 | Missouri | $69,866 | $38,000 | $127,000 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $69,203 | $38,000 | $125,000 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $68,641 | $39,000 | $120,000 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $68,387 | $36,000 | $127,000 |
| 36 | Kansas | $68,359 | $37,000 | $123,000 |
| 37 | West Virginia | $68,129 | $37,000 | $124,000 |
| 38 | Iowa | $67,992 | $37,000 | $123,000 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $65,326 | $36,000 | $117,000 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $64,947 | $35,000 | $117,000 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $64,370 | $34,000 | $118,000 |
| 42 | Colorado | $64,353 | $35,000 | $115,000 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $60,831 | $33,000 | $110,000 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $60,615 | $32,000 | $113,000 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $60,137 | $32,000 | $112,000 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $58,922 | $44,000 | $77,000 |
| 47 | Georgia | $58,678 | $31,000 | $109,000 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $57,259 | $30,000 | $106,000 |
| 49 | Alabama | $57,151 | $30,000 | $106,000 |
| 50 | Florida | $53,425 | $27,000 | $104,000 |
Methodology: Treasurer Salary By State
To better understand treasurer pay by state, Zippia has aggregated data from a variety of sources, including the BLS, FLC, and OPM. We supplemented this data with actual salary figures from job postings. The data science team then calculated a weighted average of these inputs to produce an average pay for treasurers by state.
The average annual salary data for treasurers was collected from these estimates and ranked accordingly, with the state boasting the highest salary ranked as the best for treasurers.
Treasurer Salary By State FAQs
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What is the highest-paid state for treasurers?
The highest-paid state for treasurers is Maine with an average salary of $117,345 per year.
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What city pays treasurers the most?
Cambridge, MA pays treasurers the most with an average salary of $112,382 per year.
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What is the worst state for treasurers?
The worst state for treasurers is Florida with an average salary of $53,425 per year.
Author
Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.
