Assistant Professor, Neuroscience Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Professor, Neuroscience make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Professor, Neuroscience in the United States is $96,983 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $122,778
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,954 to $110,485
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,091
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Assistant Professor, Neuroscience Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $110,485 $9,207 $2,125 $53
Average $96,983 $8,082 $1,865 $47
25th Percentile $83,954 $6,996 $1,615 $40
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Professor, Neuroscience Salaries

An Assistant Professor, Neuroscience'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.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Professor, Neurosciences

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: $122,325
  • San Francisco: $120,986
  • Oakland: $118,436

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Professor, Neuroscience'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, Neuroscience's salary.
  • Radiology: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Patient Care: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Radiology
 $113,471
17%
Patient Care
 $109,591
13%
Collaboration
 $107,652
11%
Leadership
 $107,652
11%
Health Sciences
 $104,742
8%
Clinical Services
 $98,923
2%
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Assistant Professor, Neuroscience Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Professor, Neuroscience roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 0% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 5% above the average. Conversely, Assistant Professor, Neuroscience positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Assistant Professor, Neuroscience as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Assistant Professor, Neuroscience

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$101,833$49.05%

How Education impacts an Assistant Professor, Neuroscience's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Professor, Neurosciences 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, Neuroscience with a Bachelor's Degree is between $90,373 and $100,985).

Assistant Professor, Neuroscience Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Professor, Neuroscience
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 100.0%
High School 0.0%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 100.0%
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Assistant Professor, Neuroscience Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Professor, Neuroscience'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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$83,954
Average $96,983/year
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Average $47/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $110,485 $9,207 $2,125 $53
Average $96,983 $8,082 $1,865 $47
25th Percentile $83,954 $6,996 $1,615 $40

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Salary Trends for Assistant Professor, Neuroscience

Salaries for an Assistant Professor, Neuroscience can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,861 in 2023 to around $53,956 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Professor, Neuroscience salary trends, .

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