Professor - Business Administration Salary in the United States

How much does a Professor - Business Administration make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Professor - Business Administration in the United States is $129,860 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

However, a Professor - Business Administration's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $167,431
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $113,849 to $149,526
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $99,272
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Professor - Business Administration Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $149,526 $12,461 $2,876 $72
Average $129,860 $10,822 $2,497 $62
25th Percentile $113,849 $9,487 $2,189 $55
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Key Factors That Influence Professor - Business Administration Salaries

A Professor - Business Administration's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Professor - Business Administration Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Professor - Business Administration's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Instructor - Business Administration (0-0 years): $64,486
  • Asst. Professor - Business Administration (0-0 years): $92,773
  • Assoc. Professor - Business Administration (0-0 years): $103,026
  • Professor - Business Administration (0-0 years): $129,860
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Instructor - Business Administration0-0 years$64,486
Asst. Professor - Business Administration0-0 years$92,773
Assoc. Professor - Business Administration0-0 years$103,026
Professor - Business Administration0-0 years$129,860
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Top Paying Cities for Professor - Business Administrations

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $163,792
  • San Francisco: $161,999
  • Oakland: $158,585

What Skills Can Increase a Professor - Business Administration's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Academic Advising (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Academic advising is, according to the National Academic Advising Association, "a series of intentional interactions with a curriculum, a pedagogy, and a set of student learning outcomes. Academic advising synthesizes and contextualizes students' educational experiences within the frameworks of their aspirations, abilities and lives to extend learning beyond campus boundaries and timeframes."
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 12.5%
Academic Advising 2.08%
Computer Science 2.08%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Professor - Business Administration's salary.
  • Courage: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
  • Quality Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Clinical Services: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Courage
 $161,026
24%
Quality Improvement
 $137,652
6%
Clinical Services
 $137,652
6%
Continuous Quality Improvement
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Professor - Business Administration Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Professor - Business Administration salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $134,116. While startup companies pay approximate $114,548.

Professor - Business Administration Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$114,548
Growth Stage51~500$120,867
Established501~5000$129,840
Enterprise5000+$134,116

Professor - Business Administration Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Professor - Business Administration roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 36% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Education, offers compensation 17% above the average. Conversely, Professor - Business Administration positions in Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Professor - Business Administration as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Professor - Business Administration

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Education$151,806$73.017%
Government$132,068$63.02%

How Education impacts a Professor - Business Administration's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Professor - Business Administrations enter the field with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Professor - Business Administration with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent is between $128,127 and $167,124).

Professor - Business Administration Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Professor - Business Administration
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.8%
High School 0.8%
Associates 2.4%
Bachelors 4.0%
Masters 39.2%
Doctorate 53.6%
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Professor - Business Administration Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Professor - Business Administration's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$113,849
Average $129,860/year
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Average $10,822/month
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Average $2,497/week
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Average $62/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $149,526 $12,461 $2,876 $72
Average $129,860 $10,822 $2,497 $62
25th Percentile $113,849 $9,487 $2,189 $55

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Salary Trends for Professor - Business Administration

Salaries for a Professor - Business Administration can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,867 in 2023 to around $53,962 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Professor - Business Administration salary trends, .

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FAQ about Professor - Business Administration

1. Where can a Professor - Business Administration earn the most?

A Professor - Business Administration's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Professor - Business Administration earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Professor - Business Administration is $163,792.

2. What is the highest pay for Professor - Business Administration?

The highest pay for Professor - Business Administration is $167,431.

3. What is the lowest pay for Professor - Business Administration?

The lowest pay for Professor - Business Administration is $99,272.

4. What are the responsibilities of Professor - Business Administration?

Teaches courses in the discipline area of business administration and management. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and initiates research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. Provides intellectual leadership and has made significant contributions to the field. May offer independent study opportunities and mentoring to students. Typically this individual is a leader in the field and has been published.

5. What industry pays the highest salary for Professor - Business Administration?

The Education industry offers the highest average compensation for Professor - Business Administration roles, with salaries approximately 17% above the market median.

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