Average salary
$75,301 - $96,500
Median salary
$75,301 - $96,500
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$48K
25th percentile$60K
Median$75K
75th percentile$97K
90th percentile$111K
50% of professionals earn between $60,000 - $96,500 USD
The median salary is $75,301
Top cities
Houston758 job openings
Los Angeles750 job openings
New York715 job openings
San Jose645 job openings
Boston532 job openings
San Marcos524 job openings
San Diego448 job openings
Chicago438 job openings
Philadelphia432 job openings
Gainesville297 job openings
Pomona276 job openings
Fullerton262 job openings
Miami247 job openings
Madison224 job openings
Sacramento220 job openings
Fresno219 job openings
Fayetteville215 job openings
Atlanta195 job openings
Portland182 job openings
Coral Gables172 job openings
Urbana137 job openings
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The average salary for a University Professor in United States is USD 75,301 - USD 96,500 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 85,901 per year, based on 50,455 active job listings.
The cities with the most University Professor job opportunities in United States are Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Jose, Boston. Houston leads with 758 job openings.
Explore 50,455 University Professor job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.