What are the main factors that influence a Professor - Communication's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Professor - Communication?

The Education industry offers the highest average compensation for Professor - Communication roles, with salaries approximately 18% above the market median.

How does experience change A Professor - Communication's salary?

A Professor - Communication's salary grows with experience: an Instructor - Communication (0-0 years)earns $62,700, an Asst. Professor - Communication (0-0 years)earns $70,240, an Assoc. Professor - Communication (0-0 years)earns $80,108, a Professor - Communication (0-0 years)earns $101,305,

What are the highest paying states for a Professor - Communication?

Professor - Communication salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Professor - Communication roles are District of Columbia $110,759, California $110,339, Massachusetts $108,868. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Professor - Communication roles make?

Salaries for Professor - Communication level roles vary by specialization: College Professor - Communication: $100,100; University Professor - Communication: $100,040; College Associate Professor - Communication: $79,200; University Associate Professor - Communication: $79,110; Assoc. Professor - Communication: $79,103.

Professor - Communication Salary in Delaware

How much does a Professor - Communication make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Professor - Communication in Delaware is $101,305 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $130,616
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,816 to $116,648
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $77,445

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Professor - Communication Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$116,648	$9,721	$2,243	$56
Average	$101,305	$8,442	$1,948	$49
25th Percentile	$88,816	$7,401	$1,708	$43

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Key Factors That Influence Professor - Communication Salaries

A Professor - Communication'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, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Professor - Communication Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Professor - Communication'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 - Communication (0-0 years): $62,700
Asst. Professor - Communication (0-0 years): $70,240
Assoc. Professor - Communication (0-0 years): $80,108
Professor - Communication (0-0 years): $101,305

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Instructor - Communication	0-0 years	$62,700
Asst. Professor - Communication	0-0 years	$70,240
Assoc. Professor - Communication	0-0 years	$80,108
Professor - Communication	0-0 years	$101,305

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How Do Professor - Communication Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Professor - Communications. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $110,759.
California: $110,339.
Massachusetts: $108,868.

District of Columbia $110,759 California $110,339 Massachusetts $108,868 Washington $108,468 New Jersey $108,428 Alaska $108,288 Connecticut $106,907 New York $106,347

Hawaii $104,557 Rhode Island $103,716 Maryland $103,146 Minnesota $102,366 Colorado $102,066 Illinois $101,966 Oregon $101,586 Delaware $101,305

New Hampshire $101,129 Virginia $100,735 Pennsylvania $99,585 Nevada $99,005 North Dakota $98,815 Michigan $98,514 Wisconsin $98,404 Vermont $98,184

Texas $97,574 Maine $97,534 Arizona $97,474 Ohio $97,404 Georgia $96,484 Indiana $96,024 Wyoming $95,934 Utah $95,794

Iowa $95,733 Kansas $95,253 Louisiana $95,113 North Carolina $95,063 Missouri $95,043 Florida $94,653 Montana $94,443 Nebraska $94,243

Kentucky $94,133 South Carolina $93,733 Tennessee $93,483 Idaho $93,383 New Mexico $92,652 Oklahoma $92,492 Alabama $91,902 South Dakota $90,912

Arkansas $90,372 West Virginia $90,082 Mississippi $89,211

Top Paying Cities for Professor - Communications

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:

Lincoln: $100,849
Little Creek: $101,588
Magnolia: $101,441

Lincoln, DE $100,849 Little Creek, DE $101,588 Magnolia, DE $101,441 Milford, DE $101,105 Marydel, DE $101,271 Millsboro, DE $100,426 Millville, DE $100,581 Milton, DE $100,755

Nassau, DE $100,828 Ocean View, DE $100,564 Rehoboth Beach, DE $100,757 Seaford, DE $100,814 Selbyville, DE $100,397 Smyrna, DE $101,658 Viola, DE $101,189 Woodside, DE $101,461

Bear, DE $101,227 Newark, DE $101,189 Claymont, DE $101,396 Delaware City, DE $101,290 Hockessin, DE $101,180 Kirkwood, DE $101,271 Middletown, DE $101,310 Montchanin, DE $101,203

New Castle, DE $101,218 Odessa, DE $101,360 Port Penn, DE $101,428 Rockland, DE $101,213 Saint Georges, DE $101,278 Townsend, DE $101,434 Winterthur, DE $101,225 Lewes, DE $100,794

Wilmington, DE $101,185 Dover, DE $101,588 Dover Afb, DE $101,052 Bethany Beach, DE $100,458 Bethel, DE $100,562 Bridgeville, DE $100,799 Camden Wyoming, DE $101,301 Cheswold, DE $101,555

Clayton, DE $101,558 Dagsboro, DE $100,388 Delmar, DE $100,227 Ellendale, DE $100,531 Felton, DE $101,097 Fenwick Island, DE $100,410 Frankford, DE $100,235 Frederica, DE $101,197

Georgetown, DE $100,350 Greenwood, DE $100,815 Harbeson, DE $100,457 Harrington, DE $100,969 Hartly, DE $101,283 Houston, DE $100,825 Kenton, DE $101,563 Laurel, DE $100,290

Yorklyn, DE $101,210

Professor - Communication Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Professor - Communication salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $104,625. While startup companies pay approximate $89,360.

Professor - Communication Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$89,360
Growth Stage	51~500	$94,290
Established	501~5000	$101,290
Enterprise	5000+	$104,625

Professor - Communication Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Professor - Communication roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 32% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Education, offers compensation 18% above the average. Conversely, Professor - Communication positions in Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Professor - Communication as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Professor - Communication

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Education	$119,399	$57.0	18%

Professor - Communication Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Professor - Communication'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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$88,816

Average $101,305/year

$116,648

$7,401

Average $8,442/month

$9,721

$1,708

Average $1,948/week

$2,243

$43

Average $49/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$116,648	$9,721	$2,243	$56
Average	$101,305	$8,442	$1,948	$49
25th Percentile	$88,816	$7,401	$1,708	$43

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