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College Administrator Salary in Michigan (2026)
$52.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $80,549/year ($6,712/month) for a single filer
Michigan ranks 19th of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 5,110 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Michigan, the typical worker earns $108,500 a year — though pay ranges from $62,420 for newcomers to $236,640 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,420 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,620 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $108,500 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $167,290 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $236,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,110 College Administrator jobs in Michigan (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median College Administrator salary of $108,500 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $80,549 — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
| Gross (median) | $108,500 |
| Federal income tax | −$15,040 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,300 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$4,611 |
| Take-home (annual) | $80,549 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,712 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Michigan paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Michigan?
- The median College Administrator salary in Michigan is $108,500 per year ($52.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,620 and $167,290.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $108,500, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $80,549 per year ($6,712 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 5,110 College Administrator jobs in Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan.