What are the main factors that influence a Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences'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 - Pharmaceutical Sciences?

The Government industry offers the highest average compensation for Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences's salary?

A Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences's salary grows with experience: an Instructor - Pharmaceutical Sciences (0-0 years)earns $88,501, an Asst. Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences (0-0 years)earns $98,505, an Assoc. Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences (0-0 years)earns $112,132, a Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences (0-0 years)earns $148,586,

What are the highest paying states for a Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences?

Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences roles are District of Columbia $158,675, California $158,073, Massachusetts $155,966. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences roles make?

Salaries for Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences level roles vary by specialization: College Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences: $143,400; University Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences: $143,390; Professor - Pharm. Sciences: $143,320; College Associate Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences: $108,200; University Associate Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences: $108,160.

Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences in Rhode Island is $148,586 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $71.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $191,574
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $130,267 to $171,088
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $113,588

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Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$171,088	$14,257	$3,290	$82
Average	$148,586	$12,382	$2,857	$71
25th Percentile	$130,267	$10,856	$2,505	$63

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Key Factors That Influence Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences Salaries

A Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences'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 - Pharmaceutical Sciences Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences'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 - Pharmaceutical Sciences (0-0 years): $88,501
Asst. Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences (0-0 years): $98,505
Assoc. Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences (0-0 years): $112,132
Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences (0-0 years): $148,586

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Instructor - Pharmaceutical Sciences	0-0 years	$88,501
Asst. Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences	0-0 years	$98,505
Assoc. Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences	0-0 years	$112,132
Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences	0-0 years	$148,586

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How Do Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences 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 - Pharmaceutical Sciences. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $158,675.
California: $158,073.
Massachusetts: $155,966.

District of Columbia $158,675 California $158,073 Massachusetts $155,966 Washington $155,393 New Jersey $155,336 Alaska $155,135 Connecticut $153,158 New York $152,355

Hawaii $149,790 Rhode Island $148,586 Maryland $147,769 Minnesota $146,651 Colorado $146,221 Illinois $146,078 Oregon $145,533 Delaware $145,132

New Hampshire $144,880 Virginia $144,315 Pennsylvania $142,667 Nevada $141,836 North Dakota $141,564 Michigan $141,134 Wisconsin $140,976 Vermont $140,661

Texas $139,787 Maine $139,729 Arizona $139,643 Ohio $139,543 Georgia $138,224 Indiana $137,565 Wyoming $137,436 Utah $137,236

Iowa $137,150 Kansas $136,462 Louisiana $136,261 North Carolina $136,189 Missouri $136,161 Florida $135,602 Montana $135,301 Nebraska $135,014

Kentucky $134,857 South Carolina $134,283 Tennessee $133,925 Idaho $133,782 New Mexico $132,736 Oklahoma $132,506 Alabama $131,661 South Dakota $130,242

Arkansas $129,468 West Virginia $129,052 Mississippi $127,806

Top Paying Cities for Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences

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:

Adamsville: $150,443
Albion: $149,172
Ashaway: $150,158

Adamsville, RI $150,443 Albion, RI $149,172 Ashaway, RI $150,158 Barrington, RI $148,779 Block Island, RI $149,608 Bradford, RI $150,068 Bristol, RI $149,353 Carolina, RI $149,820

Charlestown, RI $149,874 Chepachet, RI $149,576 Clayville, RI $149,159 Coventry, RI $149,166 West Greenwich, RI $149,578 East Greenwich, RI $149,066 Exeter, RI $149,536 Fiskeville, RI $148,776

Forestdale, RI $149,923 Foster, RI $149,497 Glendale, RI $149,934 Greene, RI $149,694 Greenville, RI $148,834 Harmony, RI $149,026 Harrisville, RI $149,870 Hope, RI $148,870

Hope Valley, RI $150,026 Hopkinton, RI $150,224 Jamestown, RI $149,722 Kenyon, RI $149,801 Little Compton, RI $150,420 Manville, RI $149,368 Mapleville, RI $149,605 Newport, RI $149,873

Middletown, RI $149,939 North Kingstown, RI $149,323 North Scituate, RI $149,027 Oakland, RI $149,767 Pascoag, RI $149,969 Pawtucket, RI $148,557 Central Falls, RI $148,623 Cumberland, RI $149,467

Lincoln, RI $148,772 Portsmouth, RI $149,857 Prudence Island, RI $149,549 Rockville, RI $150,201 Saunderstown, RI $149,632 Shannock, RI $149,810 Slatersville, RI $149,924 Slocum, RI $149,628

Tiverton, RI $150,313 Wakefield, RI $149,760 Kingston, RI $149,702 Narragansett, RI $149,801 Peace Dale, RI $149,741 Warren, RI $149,163 Warwick, RI $148,748 Westerly, RI $150,194

West Kingston, RI $149,750 West Warwick, RI $148,930 Wood River Junction, RI $149,963 Woonsocket, RI $149,932 North Smithfield, RI $149,590 Wyoming, RI $149,810 Providence, RI $148,514 Cranston, RI $148,534

North Providence, RI $148,551 East Providence, RI $148,524 Riverside, RI $148,572 Rumford, RI $148,550 Smithfield, RI $148,851 Johnston, RI $148,602

Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $153,455. While startup companies pay approximate $131,066.

Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$131,066
Growth Stage	51~500	$138,296
Established	501~5000	$148,563
Enterprise	5000+	$153,455

Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Government, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences positions in Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Government	$163,444	$79.0	10%

Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences'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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$130,267

Average $148,586/year

$171,088

$10,856

Average $12,382/month

$14,257

$2,505

Average $2,857/week

$3,290

$63

Average $71/hour

$82

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$171,088	$14,257	$3,290	$82
Average	$148,586	$12,382	$2,857	$71
25th Percentile	$130,267	$10,856	$2,505	$63

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