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Salary Guide

University Professor Salary in United States

Based on 51,656 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$75,301 - $95,659
Median salary
$75,301 - $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 $75,301

Top cities

Houston784 job openings
Los Angeles762 job openings
New York740 job openings
San Jose640 job openings
Boston535 job openings
San Marcos505 job openings
Chicago483 job openings
San Diego444 job openings
Philadelphia442 job openings
Gainesville302 job openings
Pomona271 job openings
Fullerton267 job openings
Miami267 job openings
Madison241 job openings
Fresno226 job openings
Fayetteville216 job openings
Sacramento212 job openings
Atlanta196 job openings
Coral Gables179 job openings
Portland172 job openings
Urbana136 job openings

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University Professor

51,656 job openings

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The average salary for a University Professor in United States is USD 75,301 - USD 95,659 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 85,480 per year, based on 51,656 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 784 job openings.

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