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College Administrator Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$52.64 per hour · take-home ≈ $81,816/year ($6,818/month) for a single filer
New Mexico ranks 18th of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 1,160 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $109,480 a year — though pay ranges from $76,820 for newcomers to $178,830 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $76,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $84,980 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $109,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $141,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $178,830 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,160 College Administrator jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median College Administrator salary of $109,480 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Mexico state income tax, a single filer keeps about $81,816 — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
| Gross (median) | $109,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$15,256 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,375 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$4,034 |
| Take-home (annual) | $81,816 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,818 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Mexico paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in New Mexico?
- The median College Administrator salary in New Mexico is $109,480 per year ($52.64 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $84,980 and $141,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $109,480, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $81,816 per year ($6,818 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 1,160 College Administrator jobs in New Mexico 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 Mexico 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 Mexico.