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College Administrator Salary in Ohio (2026)
$42.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $68,608/year ($5,717/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 46th of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 20% below the national average. Of the 6,880 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $87,370 a year — though pay ranges from $59,990 for newcomers to $177,930 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $59,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $64,850 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $87,370 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $127,880 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $177,930 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,880 College Administrator jobs in Ohio (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median College Administrator salary of $87,370 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $68,608 — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
| Gross (median) | $87,370 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,391 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,684 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$1,686 |
| Take-home (annual) | $68,608 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,717 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Ohio?
- The median College Administrator salary in Ohio is $87,370 per year ($42.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $64,850 and $127,880.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $87,370, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $68,608 per year ($5,717 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 6,880 College Administrator jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.