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College Administrator Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$47.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $75,774/year ($6,314/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 39th of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 3,670 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $98,840 a year — though pay ranges from $61,880 for newcomers to $214,270 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,590 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $98,840 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $139,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $214,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,670 College Administrator jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median College Administrator salary of $98,840 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $75,774 — an effective tax rate of 23.3%.
| Gross (median) | $98,840 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,915 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,561 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$2,590 |
| Take-home (annual) | $75,774 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,314 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Louisiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Louisiana?
- The median College Administrator salary in Louisiana is $98,840 per year ($47.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,590 and $139,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $98,840, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $75,774 per year ($6,314 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.3%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 3,670 College Administrator jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.