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College Administrator Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$50.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $76,916/year ($6,410/month) for a single filer
Minnesota ranks 23rd of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 2,110 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Minnesota, the typical worker earns $104,740 a year — though pay ranges from $78,140 for newcomers to $176,270 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $78,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $83,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $104,740 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $134,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $176,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,110 College Administrator jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median College Administrator salary of $104,740 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $76,916 — an effective tax rate of 26.6%.
| Gross (median) | $104,740 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,213 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,013 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$5,599 |
| Take-home (annual) | $76,916 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,410 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Minnesota?
- The median College Administrator salary in Minnesota is $104,740 per year ($50.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $83,680 and $134,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $104,740, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $76,916 per year ($6,410 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.6%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 2,110 College Administrator jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.