How much does a Tenured Professor make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tenured Professor in the United States is $97,709. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $78,682 to $134,073, with most professionals earning between $61,358 and $167,180.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Tenured Professor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Tenured Professor Salary $61,358 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Tenured Professor Salary $78,682 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Tenured Professor Salary $97,709 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Tenured Professor Salary $134,073 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Tenured Professor Salary $167,180 US April 01, 2025
25% $78,682 10% $61,358 90% $167,180 75% $134,073 $97,709 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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