Average salary
$75,000 - $95,659
Median salary
$75,000 - $95,659
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$48K
25th percentile$60K
Median$75K
75th percentile$96K
90th percentile$110K
50% of professionals earn between $60,000 - $95,659 USD
The median salary is $75,000
Top cities
Houston756 job openings
Los Angeles729 job openings
New York680 job openings
San Jose646 job openings
San Marcos536 job openings
Boston531 job openings
San Diego450 job openings
Chicago431 job openings
Gainesville299 job openings
Philadelphia282 job openings
Pomona276 job openings
Fullerton262 job openings
Miami237 job openings
Fresno228 job openings
Madison226 job openings
Sacramento223 job openings
Fayetteville215 job openings
Atlanta195 job openings
Portland186 job openings
Coral Gables165 job openings
San Luis161 job openings
Urbana137 job openings
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The average salary for a University Professor in United States is USD 75,000 - USD 95,659 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 85,330 per year, based on 49,918 active job listings.
The cities with the most University Professor job opportunities in United States are Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Jose, San Marcos. Houston leads with 756 job openings.
Explore 49,918 University Professor job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.