Assistant Professor, Physics and Computer Science Salary in the United States
How much does an Assistant Professor, Physics and Computer Science make in the United States? (2025)
As of November 01, 2025, the average salary for an Assistant Professor, Physics and Computer Science in the United States is $74,520 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.
However, an Assistant Professor, Physics and Computer Science's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,533
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,093 to $83,425
Key Factors That Influence Assistant Professor, Physics and Computer Science Salaries
An Assistant Professor, Physics and Computer Science'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 Assistant Professor, Physics and Computer Science Salaries?
Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Professor, Physics and Computer Science'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): $69,704
Early Career (1-2 years): $69,972
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,276
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,775
Expert (over 8 years): $77,024
Levels
Salary
Entry Level Assistant Professor, Physics and Computer Science
$69,704
Intermediate Level Assistant Professor, Physics and Computer Science
$69,972
Senior Level Assistant Professor, Physics and Computer Science
$73,276
Specialist Level Assistant Professor, Physics and Computer Science
$76,775
Expert Level Assistant Professor, Physics and Computer Science
$77,024
$69,7040 yr
$69,972< 2 yrs
$73,2762-4 yrs
$76,7755-8 yrs
$77,024> 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Professor, Physics and Computer Science 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, Physics and Computer Sciences.
For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
California: $82,195.
Massachusetts: $81,100.
New Jersey: $80,772
Alaska$80,668
Alabama$68,461
Arkansas$67,321
Arizona$72,612
California$82,195
Colorado$76,033
Connecticut$79,639
District of Columbia$82,508
Delaware$75,466
Florida$70,511
Georgia$71,874
Hawaii$77,888
Iowa$71,315
Idaho$69,564
Illinois$75,958
Indiana$71,532
Kansas$70,958
Kentucky$70,123
Louisiana$70,853
Massachusetts$81,100
Maryland$76,837
Maine$72,657
Michigan$73,387
Minnesota$76,256
Missouri$70,801
Mississippi$66,457
Montana$70,354
North Carolina$70,816
North Dakota$73,611
Nebraska$70,205
New Hampshire$75,335
New Jersey$80,772
New Mexico$69,020
Nevada$73,752
New York$79,222
Ohio$72,560
Oklahoma$68,901
Oregon$75,675
Pennsylvania$74,184
Rhode Island$77,262
South Carolina$69,825
South Dakota$67,724
Tennessee$69,639
Texas$72,687
Utah$71,360
Virginia$75,041
Vermont$73,141
Washington$80,802
Wisconsin$73,305
West Virginia$67,105
Wyoming$71,464
Assistant Professor, Physics and Computer Science Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay
Understanding how an Assistant Professor, Physics and Computer Science'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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Last Updated on November 01, 2025
$66,093
Average$74,520/year
$83,425
$5,508
Average$6,210/month
$6,952
$1,271
Average$1,433/week
$1,604
$32
Average$36/hour
$40
Annual Salary
Monthly Pay
Weekly Pay
Hourly Wage
75th Percentile
$83,425
$6,952
$1,604
$40
Average
$74,520
$6,210
$1,433
$36
25th Percentile
$66,093
$5,508
$1,271
$32
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Salary Trends for Assistant Professor, Physics and Computer Sciences
Salaries for an Assistant Professor, Physics and Computer Science can change over time,
reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy.
The median salary decreased from $61,763 in 2023
to around $61,412 in 2025,
reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy.
For a detailed analysis of Assistant Professor, Physics and Computer Science salary trends,
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Average Annual Salary of Assistant Professor, Physics and Computer Science Over Time
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2025
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Assistant Professor, Physics and Computer Science bonus and incentive rates
Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary59.0%
Bonuses12.0%
Social Security5.4%
401k/403b3.0%
Disability1.4%
Healthcare6.6%
Pension3.8%
Time Off8.7%
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Core Compensation
Median
% of Total
Base Salary
$74,520
59.0%
Bonus
$15,117
12.0%
Value of Benefits
Median
% of Total
Social Security
$6,852
5.4%
401K/403B
$3,762
3.0%
Disability
$1,791
1.4%
Healthcare
$8,367
6.6%
Pension
$4,837
3.8%
Time Off
$11,024
8.7%
Total Compensation
$126,270
100%
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Common company salaries for Assistant Professor, Physics and Computer Science
Here are companies hiring for Assistant Professor, Physics and Computer Science and their salaries, click below for more details.
H
$124,922/per year
Henry Schein Canada
Biotechnology
the United States
L
$111,701/per year
Labcorp Drug Development
Biotechnology
the United States
E
$116,078/per year
Enovis
Biotechnology
the United States
N
$120,633/per year
Nipro Corp
Biotechnology
the United States
L
$110,427/per year
Life Technologies Corp
Biotechnology
the United States
N
$124,122/per year
Nordex Inc
Biotechnology
the United States
A
$114,759/per year
Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy
Biotechnology
the United States
Z
$106,416/per year
Zimmer Biomet
Biotechnology
the United States
S
$102,365/per year
Steris PLC
Biotechnology
the United States
C
$128,740/per year
C R Bard Inc
Biotechnology
the United States
M
$112,311/per year
MiniMed Inc
Biotechnology
the United States
S
$82,964/per year
Stateside PPE
Biotechnology
the United States
P
$84,675/per year
Paerosol
Biotechnology
the United States
E
$94,935/per year
Endeavor BioMedicines
Biotechnology
the United States
E
$84,835/per year
Eyeco Ltd
Biotechnology
the United States
D
$82,188/per year
Digi Bio
Biotechnology
the United States
P
$94,404/per year
Pleno Inc
Biotechnology
the United States
S
$93,835/per year
Simulaids Inc
Biotechnology
the United States
I
$83,675/per year
IONIQ Sciences Inc
Biotechnology
the United States
O
$86,623/per year
Onward Technology
Biotechnology
the United States
G
$97,450/per year
Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd
Biotechnology
the United States
R
$94,572/per year
Replay Holdings LLC
Biotechnology
the United States
P
$103,262/per year
Promontory Therapeutics
Biotechnology
the United States
N
$89,040/per year
NOIRLab/CAS
Biotechnology
the United States
L
$85,048/per year
LED Medical Diagnostics Inc
Biotechnology
the United States
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