Rector Salary in the United States

How much does a Rector make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Rector in the United States is $66,208 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,052
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,113 to $72,407
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,743
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Rector Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $72,407 $6,034 $1,392 $35
Average $66,208 $5,517 $1,273 $32
25th Percentile $58,113 $4,843 $1,118 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Rector Salaries

A Rector'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 Rector Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Rector'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): $67,894
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $83,539
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,494
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $112,498
  • Expert (over 8 years): $149,702
Levels Salary
Rector Level Rector$67,894
Curriculu... Level Rector$83,539
Curriculu... Level Rector$97,494
Curriculu... Level Rector$112,498
Curriculu... Level Rector$149,702
$67,894 0 yr
$83,539 < 2 yrs
$97,494 2-4 yrs
$112,498 5-8 yrs
$149,702 > 8 yrs
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How Do Rector 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 Rectors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $73,305.
  • California: $73,027.
  • Massachusetts: $72,054.

Top Paying Cities for Rectors

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: $83,508
  • San Francisco: $82,687
  • Oakland: $80,853

What Skills Can Increase a Rector's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 4.25% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 1.95% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
  • Online Learning (Mentioned in 1.17% Job Postings): An education that takes place over the Internet. It is often referred to as “e- learning” among other terms.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Presentation 4.25%
PowerPoint 1.95%
Online Learning 1.17%
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 Rector's salary.
  • Blended Learning: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Content Development: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Onboarding: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Blended Learning
$70,842
7%
Content Development
$70,842
7%
Onboarding
$70,842
7%
Needs Assessment
$70,180
6%
Presentation
$70,180
6%
Instructor-Led Training
$69,518
5%
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Rector Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Rector'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 February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Rector

Salaries for a Rector can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $59,035 in 2023 to around $58,046 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Rector salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Rector Over Time

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$58,432
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