Salary for Professor, Postsecondary / Higher Education Jobs

Highest Salaries By City for Professor, Postsecondary / Higher Education Jobs

Top Cities by Popularity for Professor, Postsecondary / Higher Education Jobs

Highest Salaries By City Top Cities by Popularity

Highest Salaries By City 1. Gainesville, Florida 2. La Jolla, California 3. Detroit, Michigan 4. Durham, North Carolina 5. Urbana, Illinois 6. Cambridge, Massachusetts 7. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 8. College Park, Maryland 9. Storrs, Connecticut 10. Albany, New York 11. Blacksburg, Virginia 12. Ithaca, New York 13. Athens, Georgia 14. Raleigh, North Carolina 15. Lincoln, Nebraska 16. State College, Pennsylvania 17. Buffalo, New York 18. San Antonio, Texas 19. Mount Pleasant, Michigan 20. Stanford, California Top Cities by Popularity 1. New York, New York 2. Chicago, Illinois 3. Los Angeles, California 4. Boston, Massachusetts 5. Austin, Texas 6. Houston, Texas 7. Atlanta, Georgia

College Professor Salary Information

According to PayScale’s salary survey data, the median college coach salary ranges from around $40,000 to around $140,000 annually. What accounts for such a broad salary range? The college where a professor teaches, experience level, the specific job title, qualifications, employment status and other factors all come into play. The chart comparing the median College Professor Salary by Employer Name shows high salary ranges at a number of colleges and universities. Two that particularly stand out are the University of Pennsylvania and Emory University with salaries ranging over $200,000. Almost all the schools listed, though, show median salaries that extend into the triple digits. If you’re just starting your academic career, you may have to wait a few years before reaching that higher salary potential. In general, regardless of location or specialty, professors can expect to earn higher salaries over time. To see a typical salary progression over 20 years, take a look at the chart showing median College Professor Salary by Years Experience.