Average salary
$75,529 - $96,890
Median salary
$75,529 - $96,890
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$48K
25th percentile$60K
Median$76K
75th percentile$97K
90th percentile$111K
50% of professionals earn between $60,000 - $96,890 USD
The median salary is $75,529
Top cities
Houston753 job openings
Los Angeles720 job openings
New York671 job openings
San Jose644 job openings
San Marcos536 job openings
Boston520 job openings
San Diego450 job openings
Chicago424 job openings
Gainesville300 job openings
Philadelphia282 job openings
Pomona272 job openings
Fullerton266 job openings
Miami234 job openings
Fresno226 job openings
Madison226 job openings
Sacramento219 job openings
Fayetteville211 job openings
Atlanta192 job openings
Portland187 job openings
San Luis162 job openings
Coral Gables160 job openings
Urbana137 job openings
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The average salary for a University Professor in United States is USD 75,529 - USD 96,890 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 86,210 per year, based on 48,979 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 753 job openings.
Explore 48,979 University Professor job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.