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College Administrator Salary by State (2026)
How much does a College Administrator make? The median College Administrator salary in the US is about $108,587 per year (roughly $52.00 an hour), across 155,800 jobs (Education Administrators, Postsecondary). But pay swings widely by state — the median ranges from $78,240 in Arkansas to $139,640 in New York. Pick your state below for the full pay range and an estimated take-home after taxes.
Median College Administrator salary in every state
| State | Median salary | Jobs |
| New York | $139,640 | 7,280 |
| New Jersey | $131,570 | 4,100 |
| Massachusetts | $128,970 | 9,120 |
| Delaware | $128,570 | 360 |
| Wyoming | $127,960 | 120 |
| Washington | $127,630 | 2,140 |
| South Dakota | $126,160 | 240 |
| California | $125,460 | 14,870 |
| Wisconsin | $124,960 | 1,190 |
| Connecticut | $123,190 | 2,100 |
| Virginia | $120,840 | 0 |
| Oregon | $120,110 | 2,790 |
| Maryland | $118,550 | 0 |
| Colorado | $118,440 | 1,770 |
| Kentucky | $114,310 | 890 |
| Georgia | $110,200 | 2,890 |
| Kansas | $110,020 | 1,760 |
| New Mexico | $109,480 | 1,160 |
| Michigan | $108,500 | 5,110 |
| District of Columbia | $107,390 | 1,880 |
| Rhode Island | $106,520 | 1,140 |
| Oklahoma | $105,830 | 1,700 |
| Minnesota | $104,740 | 2,110 |
| Missouri | $104,560 | 2,830 |
| Vermont | $104,450 | 550 |
| Texas | $104,390 | 16,660 |
| New Hampshire | $104,190 | 920 |
| Pennsylvania | $103,740 | 8,000 |
| Arizona | $103,280 | 5,140 |
| Alaska | $103,080 | 80 |
| Montana | $102,980 | 300 |
| North Dakota | $101,600 | 600 |
| Idaho | $101,200 | 870 |
| North Carolina | $101,060 | 7,390 |
| Tennessee | $100,850 | 2,680 |
| Utah | $100,420 | 2,320 |
| Alabama | $100,030 | 3,760 |
| Illinois | $99,770 | 9,530 |
| Louisiana | $98,840 | 3,670 |
| Indiana | $98,000 | 3,370 |
| Nebraska | $96,030 | 1,560 |
| South Carolina | $95,570 | 2,990 |
| Iowa | $89,320 | 2,510 |
| Nevada | $88,810 | 1,320 |
| Maine | $88,180 | 860 |
| Ohio | $87,370 | 6,880 |
| Mississippi | $86,590 | 2,230 |
| West Virginia | $84,660 | 1,520 |
| Florida | $83,840 | 0 |
| Hawaii | $81,020 | 570 |
| Arkansas | $78,240 | 1,970 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make?
- A College Administrator makes a median of about $108,587 per year in the US (roughly $52.00 per hour), according to the latest BLS data. Pay ranges from $78,240 in Arkansas to $139,640 in New York depending on the state.
- What is the average College Administrator salary in the US?
- The typical (employment-weighted median) College Administrator salary in the US is about $108,587 per year, based on the latest BLS data covering 155,800 jobs nationwide.
- Which state pays College Administrators the most?
- New York has the highest median College Administrator salary at $139,640 per year. Remember that taxes and cost of living vary — a high gross salary can shrink after state taxes.
- Which state pays College Administrators the least?
- Arkansas has the lowest median at $78,240 per year. Lower-paying states often also have lower living costs and, in some cases, no state income tax.
Sources and methodology
All figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) (Education Administrators, Postsecondary, code 11-9033). “Typical pay” is the employment-weighted average of state medians. Take-home estimates on state pages use 2026 federal and verified state tax rules from our PaycheckTally engine.