Average salary
$75,000 - $95,000
Median salary
$75,000 - $95,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$48K
25th percentile$60K
Median$75K
75th percentile$95K
90th percentile$109K
50% of professionals earn between $59,539 - $95,000 USD
The median salary is $75,000
Top cities
Houston744 job openings
Los Angeles645 job openings
San Jose606 job openings
New York589 job openings
San Marcos575 job openings
Boston469 job openings
San Diego468 job openings
Chicago409 job openings
Sacramento387 job openings
Fullerton277 job openings
Pomona238 job openings
Miami217 job openings
Madison212 job openings
Fresno203 job openings
Gainesville200 job openings
San Luis188 job openings
Coral Gables182 job openings
Philadelphia180 job openings
Portland179 job openings
Atlanta168 job openings
Fayetteville167 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 43,727 active job listings.
The cities with the most University Professor job opportunities in United States are Houston, Los Angeles, San Jose, New York, San Marcos. Houston leads with 744 job openings.
Explore 43,727 University Professor job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.