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College Administrator Salary in Texas (2026)
$50.19 per hour · take-home ≈ $82,268/year ($6,856/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 26th of 51 states for College Administrator pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 16,660 College Administrator jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $104,390 a year — though pay ranges from $66,860 for newcomers to $215,450 at the top.
College Administrator pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $66,860 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $81,320 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $104,390 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $137,660 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $215,450 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 16,660 College Administrator jobs in Texas (occupation code 11-9033, “Education Administrators, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median College Administrator salary of $104,390 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $82,268 — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
| Gross (median) | $104,390 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,136 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,986 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $82,268 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,856 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a College Administrator make in Texas?
- The median College Administrator salary in Texas is $104,390 per year ($50.19 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $81,320 and $137,660.
- What is the take-home pay for a College Administrator in Texas?
- On the median salary of $104,390, a single filer in Texas takes home about $82,268 per year ($6,856 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
- How many College Administrator jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 16,660 College Administrator jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.