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College Administrator Salary in Nevada (2026)
$42.70 per hour · take-home ≈ $71,308/year ($5,942/month) for a single filer
Nevada ranks 44th of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 1,320 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $88,810 a year — though pay ranges from $60,950 for newcomers to $176,730 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $67,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $88,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $133,800 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $176,730 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,320 College Administrator jobs in Nevada (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median College Administrator salary of $88,810 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $71,308 — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
| Gross (median) | $88,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,708 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,794 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $71,308 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,942 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Nevada?
- The median College Administrator salary in Nevada is $88,810 per year ($42.70 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $67,660 and $133,800.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $88,810, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $71,308 per year ($5,942 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 1,320 College Administrator jobs in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada.