What are the main factors that influence an Associate Professor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Associate Professor's salary?

An Associate Professor's salary grows with experience: a Contracts Administrator I - Construction (0-2 years)earns $64,976, a Contracts Administrator II - Construction (2-4 years)earns $80,197, a Associate Professor (4-7 years)earns $90,771, a Contracts Administrator IV - Construction (7+ years)earns $109,472, a Contracts Administrator V - Construction (7-10 years)earns $155,902,

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Professor?

Associate Professor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Professor roles are District of Columbia $99,916, California $99,537, Massachusetts $98,211. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Professor roles make?

Salaries for Associate Professor level roles vary by specialization: Associate Professor Of Marketing: $123,397; Associate Professor Of Medicine: $121,417; Acting Associate Professor: $106,557; Associate Professor Of Management: $103,120; Assistant Professor/Associate Professor: $100,805.

Associate Professor Salary in Delaware

How much does an Associate Professor make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Professor in Delaware is $91,388 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $107,423
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,215 to $99,782
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,505

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Associate Professor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,782	$8,315	$1,919	$48
Average	$91,388	$7,616	$1,757	$44
25th Percentile	$86,215	$7,185	$1,658	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Professor Salaries

An Associate Professor'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 Associate Professor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Professor'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): $64,976
Early Career (1-2 years): $80,197
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,771
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $109,472
Expert (over 8 years): $155,902

Levels	Salary
Contracts... Level Associate Professor	$64,976
Contracts... Level Associate Professor	$80,197
Associate... Level Associate Professor	$90,771
Contracts... Level Associate Professor	$109,472
Contracts... Level Associate Professor	$155,902

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How Do Associate Professor 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 Associate Professors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $99,916.
California: $99,537.
Massachusetts: $98,211.

District of Columbia $99,916 California $99,537 Massachusetts $98,211 Washington $97,850 New Jersey $97,814 Alaska $97,687 Connecticut $96,442 New York $95,937

Hawaii $94,321 Rhode Island $93,563 Maryland $93,049 Minnesota $92,345 Colorado $92,074 Illinois $91,984 Oregon $91,641 Delaware $91,388

New Hampshire $91,230 Virginia $90,874 Pennsylvania $89,836 Nevada $89,313 North Dakota $89,141 Michigan $88,871 Wisconsin $88,771 Vermont $88,573

Texas $88,022 Maine $87,986 Arizona $87,932 Ohio $87,869 Georgia $87,039 Indiana $86,624 Wyoming $86,542 Utah $86,416

Iowa $86,362 Kansas $85,929 Louisiana $85,802 North Carolina $85,757 Missouri $85,739 Florida $85,387 Montana $85,198 Nebraska $85,017

Kentucky $84,918 South Carolina $84,557 Tennessee $84,332 Idaho $84,241 New Mexico $83,583 Oklahoma $83,438 Alabama $82,906 South Dakota $82,012

Arkansas $81,525 West Virginia $81,263 Mississippi $80,478

Top Paying Cities for Associate Professors

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:

Lincoln: $94,583
Little Creek: $93,708
Magnolia: $94,096

Lincoln, DE $94,583 Little Creek, DE $93,708 Magnolia, DE $94,096 Milford, DE $94,583 Marydel, DE $93,356 Millsboro, DE $94,583 Millville, DE $95,215 Milton, DE $94,583

Nassau, DE $94,583 Ocean View, DE $95,215 Rehoboth Beach, DE $95,215 Seaford, DE $93,590 Selbyville, DE $95,215 Smyrna, DE $93,247 Viola, DE $94,096 Woodside, DE $93,825

Bear, DE $92,562 Newark, DE $92,598 Claymont, DE $92,670 Delaware City, DE $92,598 Hockessin, DE $92,670 Kirkwood, DE $92,598 Middletown, DE $93,058 Montchanin, DE $92,670

New Castle, DE $92,670 Odessa, DE $93,184 Port Penn, DE $92,345 Rockland, DE $92,670 Saint Georges, DE $92,598 Townsend, DE $93,049 Winterthur, DE $92,670 Lewes, DE $94,583

Wilmington, DE $92,670 Dover, DE $93,663 Dover Afb, DE $93,879 Bethany Beach, DE $95,215 Bethel, DE $93,590 Bridgeville, DE $94,583 Camden Wyoming, DE $93,762 Cheswold, DE $93,446

Clayton, DE $93,211 Dagsboro, DE $95,215 Delmar, DE $93,590 Ellendale, DE $94,583 Felton, DE $94,583 Fenwick Island, DE $95,215 Frankford, DE $95,215 Frederica, DE $94,583

Georgetown, DE $94,583 Greenwood, DE $94,583 Harbeson, DE $94,583 Harrington, DE $94,583 Hartly, DE $93,166 Houston, DE $94,583 Kenton, DE $93,211 Laurel, DE $93,590

Yorklyn, DE $92,670

Associate Professor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Professor'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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$86,215

Average $91,388/year

$99,782

$7,185

Average $7,616/month

$8,315

$1,658

Average $1,757/week

$1,919

$41

Average $44/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,782	$8,315	$1,919	$48
Average	$91,388	$7,616	$1,757	$44
25th Percentile	$86,215	$7,185	$1,658	$41

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