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College Administrator Salary in Oregon (2026)
$57.75 per hour · take-home ≈ $83,391/year ($6,949/month) for a single filer
Oregon ranks 12th of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 11% above the national average. Of the 2,790 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $120,110 a year — though pay ranges from $75,020 for newcomers to $229,730 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $75,020 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $86,010 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $120,110 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $174,630 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $229,730 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,790 College Administrator jobs in Oregon (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median College Administrator salary of $120,110 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $83,391 — an effective tax rate of 30.6%.
| Gross (median) | $120,110 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,594 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,188 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$9,936 |
| Take-home (annual) | $83,391 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,949 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Oregon?
- The median College Administrator salary in Oregon is $120,110 per year ($57.75 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $86,010 and $174,630.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $120,110, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $83,391 per year ($6,949 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.6%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 2,790 College Administrator jobs in Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.