Average salary
$75,000 - $95,000
Median salary
$75,000 - $95,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$48K
25th percentile$59K
Median$75K
75th percentile$95K
90th percentile$109K
50% of professionals earn between $59,398 - $95,000 USD
The median salary is $75,000
Top cities
Houston726 job openings
Los Angeles644 job openings
New York574 job openings
San Jose564 job openings
San Marcos554 job openings
San Diego470 job openings
Boston461 job openings
Chicago413 job openings
Sacramento388 job openings
Fullerton278 job openings
Pomona234 job openings
Gainesville217 job openings
Miami212 job openings
Fresno201 job openings
Madison189 job openings
San Luis188 job openings
Portland177 job openings
Coral Gables170 job openings
Atlanta169 job openings
Fayetteville166 job openings
Chico154 job openings
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The average salary for a University Professor in United States is USD 75,000 - USD 95,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 85,000 per year, based on 43,070 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 726 job openings.
Explore 43,070 University Professor job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.