How much does an Associate Professor make?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Associate Professor in the United States is $102,311. While Salary.com is seeing that Associate Professor salary in the US can go up to $123,460 or down to $83,677, but most earn between $92,557 and $113,381. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Associate Professor in the United States.

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Salary range for a Associate Professor
$92,557 to $113,381
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Associate Professor Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Associate Professor between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of December 01, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Associate Professor in each city.
Click to see the salary for Associate Professor in these major U.S. cities.
City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $127,889
Washington, DC $113,872
Miami, FL $98,730
Chicago, IL $107,324
Boston, MA $114,691
New York, NY $119,499
Dallas, TX $100,981
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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Associate Professor in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Associate Professor in the United States. The base salary for Associate Professor ranges from $92,557 to $113,381 with the average base salary of $102,311. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $93,016 to $115,427 with the average total cash compensation of $103,111.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $102,311 $92,557 - $113,381
Bonus $800 $459 - $2,046
Total Pay $103,111 $93,016 - $115,427
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
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What's the difference between Assistant Professor/Associate Professor and Associate Professor?
According to our latest salary estimation on December 01, 2024. The average salary of Associate Professor is $102,311, and the average salary of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor is $0. The average salary of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor is lower than Associate Professor. ( 2024-11-21 salary.com )
I am an Associate Professor, which location’s salary is higher, Grand Rapids, MI or Bowie, MD?
Bowie, MD typically sees higher pay than Grand Rapids, MI for Associate Professor. an Associate Professor Salary in Bowie, MD is $113,667 as of December 01, 2024; an Associate Professor Salary in Grand Rapids, MI is $99,242 as of December 01, 2024. ( 2024-11-21 salary.com )
Why does the salary of an Associate Professor vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-11-21 salary.com )
What are the Pay Factors for Associate Professor?
Salary ranges for an Associate Professor can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-11-21 salary.com )
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Last Update: December 01, 2024