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College Administrator Salary in North Dakota (2026)
$48.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $79,584/year ($6,632/month) for a single filer
North Dakota ranks 32nd of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 600 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in North Dakota, the typical worker earns $101,600 a year — though pay ranges from $64,420 for newcomers to $233,160 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in North Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $64,420 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,770 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $101,600 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $143,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $233,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 600 College Administrator jobs in North Dakota (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Dakota
A median College Administrator salary of $101,600 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Dakota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $79,584 — an effective tax rate of 21.7%.
| Gross (median) | $101,600 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,522 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,772 |
| North Dakota state income tax | −$722 |
| Take-home (annual) | $79,584 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,632 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free North Dakota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in North Dakota?
- The median College Administrator salary in North Dakota is $101,600 per year ($48.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,770 and $143,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in North Dakota?
- On the median salary of $101,600, a single filer in North Dakota takes home about $79,584 per year ($6,632 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.7%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in North Dakota?
- BLS counts 600 College Administrator jobs in North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota.