As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Visiting Assistant Professor in Worcester, MA is $64,486, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,240 weekly, or $5,374 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Visiting Assistant Professor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Visiting Assistant Professor in Worcester, MA vary widely, spanning from $46,206 to $80,919. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,918) and 75th percentile ($73,088), while top earners (90th percentile) make $80,919 per year. This $18,170 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Academic Advising, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Worcester Visiting Assistant Professor often earn 3.7% higher than national averages. However, Worcester currently ranks 210 statewide for Visiting Assistant Professor job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Visiting Assistant Professor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Visiting Assistant Professor Salary $46,206 Worcester, MA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Visiting Assistant Professor Salary $54,918 Worcester, MA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Visiting Assistant Professor Salary $64,486 Worcester, MA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Visiting Assistant Professor Salary $73,088 Worcester, MA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Visiting Assistant Professor Salary $80,919 Worcester, MA November 01, 2026
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About Worcester, Massachusetts    Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. ....More

Worcester, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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