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College Administrator Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$63.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $94,938/year ($7,911/month) for a single filer
New Jersey is among the top 5 highest-paying states for College Administrators (2nd of 51), with a median about 21% above the national average. Of the 4,100 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $131,570 a year — though pay ranges from $84,060 for newcomers to $224,550 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $84,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $104,350 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $131,570 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $169,760 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $224,550 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,100 College Administrator jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median College Administrator salary of $131,570 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $94,938 — an effective tax rate of 27.8%.
| Gross (median) | $131,570 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,311 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,065 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$6,257 |
| Take-home (annual) | $94,938 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,911 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in New Jersey?
- The median College Administrator salary in New Jersey is $131,570 per year ($63.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $104,350 and $169,760.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $131,570, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $94,938 per year ($7,911 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.8%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 4,100 College Administrator jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.