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College Administrator Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$48.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $79,778/year ($6,648/month) for a single filer
Tennessee ranks 35th of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 2,680 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Tennessee, the typical worker earns $100,850 a year — though pay ranges from $65,000 for newcomers to $224,710 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $65,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $79,570 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $100,850 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $167,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $224,710 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,680 College Administrator jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median College Administrator salary of $100,850 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $79,778 — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
| Gross (median) | $100,850 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,357 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,715 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $79,778 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,648 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Tennessee?
- The median College Administrator salary in Tennessee is $100,850 per year ($48.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,570 and $167,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $100,850, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $79,778 per year ($6,648 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 2,680 College Administrator jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.