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College Administrator Salary in Arizona (2026)
$49.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $79,308/year ($6,609/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 29th of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 5,140 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $103,280 a year — though pay ranges from $65,300 for newcomers to $213,610 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $65,300 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $79,540 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $103,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $142,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $213,610 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,140 College Administrator jobs in Arizona (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median College Administrator salary of $103,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $79,308 — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
| Gross (median) | $103,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,892 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,901 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$2,180 |
| Take-home (annual) | $79,308 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,609 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Arizona?
- The median College Administrator salary in Arizona is $103,280 per year ($49.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,540 and $142,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $103,280, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $79,308 per year ($6,609 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 5,140 College Administrator jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.