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College Administrator Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$46.17 per hour · take-home ≈ $72,721/year ($6,060/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 41st of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 1,560 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $96,030 a year — though pay ranges from $61,520 for newcomers to $215,130 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $75,330 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $96,030 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $133,660 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $215,130 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,560 College Administrator jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median College Administrator salary of $96,030 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $72,721 — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
| Gross (median) | $96,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,297 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,346 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$3,666 |
| Take-home (annual) | $72,721 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,060 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Nebraska?
- The median College Administrator salary in Nebraska is $96,030 per year ($46.17 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $75,330 and $133,660.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $96,030, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $72,721 per year ($6,060 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 1,560 College Administrator jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.