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College Administrator Salary in Iowa (2026)
$42.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $68,272/year ($5,689/month) for a single filer
Iowa ranks 43rd of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 2,510 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Iowa, the typical worker earns $89,320 a year — though pay ranges from $59,960 for newcomers to $174,270 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $59,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $67,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $89,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $129,320 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $174,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,510 College Administrator jobs in Iowa (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median College Administrator salary of $89,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $68,272 — an effective tax rate of 23.6%.
| Gross (median) | $89,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,820 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,833 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$3,394 |
| Take-home (annual) | $68,272 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,689 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Iowa paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Iowa?
- The median College Administrator salary in Iowa is $89,320 per year ($42.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $67,480 and $129,320.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $89,320, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $68,272 per year ($5,689 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.6%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 2,510 College Administrator jobs in Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa.