Anatomy Professor Salary in the United States

How much does an Anatomy Professor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Anatomy Professor in the United States is $89,852 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,445
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,389 to $97,491
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,594
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Anatomy Professor Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $97,491 $8,124 $1,875 $47
Average $89,852 $7,488 $1,728 $43
25th Percentile $82,389 $6,866 $1,584 $40
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Key Factors That Influence Anatomy Professor Salaries

An Anatomy Professor'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 Anatomy Professor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Anatomy Professor'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $88,297
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $88,816
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,852
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $93,890
  • Expert (over 8 years): $96,125
Levels Salary
Entry Level Anatomy Professor$88,297
Intermediate Level Anatomy Professor$88,816
Senior Level Anatomy Professor$89,852
Specialist Level Anatomy Professor$93,890
Expert Level Anatomy Professor$96,125
$88,297 0 yr
$88,816 < 2 yrs
$89,852 2-4 yrs
$93,890 5-8 yrs
$96,125 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Anatomy Professors

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: $113,331
  • San Francisco: $112,217
  • Oakland: $109,728

What Skills Can Increase an Anatomy Professor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.95% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • General Ledger (Mentioned in 2.29% Job Postings): Creating and keeping track of business transactions and activities to monitor financial operations.
  • Financial Accounting (Mentioned in 1.19% Job Postings): Financial accounting (or financial accountancy) is the field of accounting concerned with the summary, analysis and reporting of financial transactions related to a business. This involves the preparation of financial statements available for public use. Stockholders, suppliers, banks, employees, government agencies, business owners, and other stakeholders are examples of people interested in receiving such information for decision making purposes. Financial accountancy is governed by both local and international accounting standards. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is the standard framework of guidelines for financial accounting used in any given jurisdiction. It includes the standards, conventions and rules that accountants follow in recording and summarizing and in the preparation of financial statements. On the other hand, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is a set of passionable accounting standards stating how particular types of transactions and other events should be reported in financial statements. IFRS are issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). With IFRS becoming more widespread on the international scene, consistency in financial reporting has become more prevalent between global organizations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 6.95%
General Ledger 2.29%
Financial Accounting 1.19%
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 an Anatomy Professor's salary.
  • Hyperion: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Treasury: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Hyperion
$95,243
6%
Project Management
$95,243
6%
Treasury
$94,345
5%
External Reporting
$94,345
5%
Accounting and Reporting
$93,446
4%
Finance and Accounting
$93,446
4%
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How Education impacts an Anatomy Professor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Anatomy Professors enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Anatomy Professor with a Bachelor's Degree is between $96,238 and $102,248).

Anatomy Professor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Anatomy Professor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.3%
High School 58.1%
Associates 4.3%
Bachelors 58.1%
Masters 36.6%
Doctorate 1.1%
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Anatomy Professor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Anatomy Professor'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Anatomy Professor

Salaries for an Anatomy Professor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $89,242 in 2023 to around $87,172 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Anatomy Professor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Anatomy Professor Over Time

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