Assistant Professor/Associate Professor Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Professor/Associate Professor make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Professor/Associate Professor in the United States is $100,805 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,662
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,273 to $114,863
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,952
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Assistant Professor/Associate Professor Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $114,863 $9,572 $2,209 $55
Average $100,805 $8,400 $1,939 $48
25th Percentile $87,273 $7,273 $1,678 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Professor/Associate Professor Salaries

An Assistant Professor/Associate 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 Do Assistant Professor/Associate Professor 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 Assistant Professor/Associate Professors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $111,611.
  • California: $111,188.
  • Massachusetts: $109,706.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Professor/Associate 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: $127,145
  • San Francisco: $125,895
  • Oakland: $123,103

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Professor/Associate Professor'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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Leadership 12.5%
Academic Advising 2.08%
Computer Science 2.08%
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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 Assistant Professor/Associate Professor's salary.
  • Health Sciences: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
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Health Sciences
 $112,902
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Initiative
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How Education impacts an Assistant Professor/Associate Professor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Professor/Associate 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 Assistant Professor/Associate Professor with a Bachelor's Degree is between $92,450 and $99,853).

Assistant Professor/Associate Professor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Professor/Associate Professor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 21.4%
High School 28.6%
Associates 50.0%
Bachelors 21.4%
Masters 28.6%
Doctorate 50.0%
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Assistant Professor/Associate Professor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Professor/Associate 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.

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$87,273
Average $100,805/year
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Average $8,400/month
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Average $1,939/week
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$42
Average $48/hour
$55
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $114,863 $9,572 $2,209 $55
Average $100,805 $8,400 $1,939 $48
25th Percentile $87,273 $7,273 $1,678 $42

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Salary Trends for Assistant Professor/Associate Professor

Salaries for an Assistant Professor/Associate Professor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $56,252 in 2023 to around $54,334 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor salary trends, .

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