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

What industry pays the highest salary for Associate Professor?

The Business Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Associate Professor roles, with salaries approximately 12% above the market median.

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 $64,984, a Contracts Administrator II - Construction (2-4 years)earns $80,229, a Associate Professor (4-7 years)earns $90,781, a Contracts Administrator IV - Construction (7+ years)earns $109,455, a Contracts Administrator V - Construction (7-10 years)earns $155,938,

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 $99,927, California $99,548, Massachusetts $98,221. 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: $123,396; Associate Professor Of Medicine: $121,640; Acting Associate Professor: $106,714; Associate Professor Of Management: $103,265; Assistant Professor/Associate Professor: $100,926.

Associate Professor Salary in Delaware

How much does an Associate Professor make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Professor in Delaware is $91,398 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): $107,435
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,221 to $99,793
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,508

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,793	$8,316	$1,919	$48
Average	$91,398	$7,617	$1,758	$44
25th Percentile	$86,221	$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): $64,984
Early Career (1-2 years): $80,229
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,781
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $109,455
Expert (over 8 years): $155,938

Levels	Salary
Contracts... Level Associate Professor	$64,984
Contracts... Level Associate Professor	$80,229
Associate... Level Associate Professor	$90,781
Contracts... Level Associate Professor	$109,455
Contracts... Level Associate Professor	$155,938

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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: $99,927.
California: $99,548.
Massachusetts: $98,221.

District of Columbia $99,927 California $99,548 Massachusetts $98,221 Washington $97,860 New Jersey $97,824 Alaska $97,698 Connecticut $96,453 New York $95,947

Hawaii $94,332 Rhode Island $93,573 Maryland $93,059 Minnesota $92,355 Colorado $92,084 Illinois $91,994 Oregon $91,651 Delaware $91,398

New Hampshire $91,240 Virginia $90,884 Pennsylvania $89,846 Nevada $89,323 North Dakota $89,151 Michigan $88,880 Wisconsin $88,781 Vermont $88,583

Texas $88,032 Maine $87,996 Arizona $87,942 Ohio $87,879 Georgia $87,048 Indiana $86,633 Wyoming $86,552 Utah $86,426

Iowa $86,371 Kansas $85,938 Louisiana $85,812 North Carolina $85,767 Missouri $85,749 Florida $85,397 Montana $85,207 Nebraska $85,027

Kentucky $84,927 South Carolina $84,566 Tennessee $84,341 Idaho $84,250 New Mexico $83,592 Oklahoma $83,447 Alabama $82,915 South Dakota $82,021

Arkansas $81,534 West Virginia $81,272 Mississippi $80,487

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: $90,987
Little Creek: $91,653
Magnolia: $91,521

Lincoln, DE $90,987 Little Creek, DE $91,653 Magnolia, DE $91,521 Milford, DE $91,218 Marydel, DE $91,368 Millsboro, DE $90,605 Millville, DE $90,745 Milton, DE $90,902

Nassau, DE $90,968 Ocean View, DE $90,730 Rehoboth Beach, DE $90,904 Seaford, DE $90,955 Selbyville, DE $90,579 Smyrna, DE $91,716 Viola, DE $91,294 Woodside, DE $91,539

Bear, DE $91,328 Newark, DE $91,294 Claymont, DE $91,481 Delaware City, DE $91,385 Hockessin, DE $91,286 Kirkwood, DE $91,368 Middletown, DE $91,403 Montchanin, DE $91,306

New Castle, DE $91,320 Odessa, DE $91,448 Port Penn, DE $91,509 Rockland, DE $91,315 Saint Georges, DE $91,374 Townsend, DE $91,515 Winterthur, DE $91,326 Lewes, DE $90,937

Wilmington, DE $91,290 Dover, DE $91,653 Dover Afb, DE $91,170 Bethany Beach, DE $90,634 Bethel, DE $90,728 Bridgeville, DE $90,942 Camden Wyoming, DE $91,395 Cheswold, DE $91,623

Clayton, DE $91,626 Dagsboro, DE $90,571 Delmar, DE $90,425 Ellendale, DE $90,700 Felton, DE $91,211 Fenwick Island, DE $90,591 Frankford, DE $90,433 Frederica, DE $91,301

Georgetown, DE $90,536 Greenwood, DE $90,956 Harbeson, DE $90,633 Harrington, DE $91,095 Hartly, DE $91,379 Houston, DE $90,965 Kenton, DE $91,630 Laurel, DE $90,482

Yorklyn, DE $91,313

Associate Professor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Professor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 25% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Business Services and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 12% above the average. In contrast, Associate Professor positions in Energy & Utilities or Construction typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Professor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Associate Professor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Business Services	$102,366	$49.0	12%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$95,968	$46.0	5%

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.

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$86,221

Average $91,398/year

$99,793

$7,185

Average $7,617/month

$8,316

$1,658

Average $1,758/week

$1,919

$41

Average $44/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,793	$8,316	$1,919	$48
Average	$91,398	$7,617	$1,758	$44
25th Percentile	$86,221	$7,185	$1,658	$41

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Associate Professor Salary in Delaware

How much does an Associate Professor make in Delaware?

Key Factors That Influence Associate Professor Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Associate Professor Salaries?

How Do Associate Professor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Associate Professors

Associate Professor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for an Associate Professor

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

Salaries of jobs related to Associate Professor

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