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College Administrator Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$41.63 per hour · take-home ≈ $66,282/year ($5,524/month) for a single filer
Mississippi ranks 47th of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 20% below the national average. Of the 2,230 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Mississippi, the typical worker earns $86,590 a year — though pay ranges from $50,590 for newcomers to $219,180 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $65,380 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $86,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $132,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $219,180 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,230 College Administrator jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median College Administrator salary of $86,590 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $66,282 — an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
| Gross (median) | $86,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,220 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,624 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$3,464 |
| Take-home (annual) | $66,282 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,524 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Mississippi paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Mississippi?
- The median College Administrator salary in Mississippi is $86,590 per year ($41.63 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $65,380 and $132,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $86,590, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $66,282 per year ($5,524 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 2,230 College Administrator jobs in Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi.