Average salary
$75,301 - $96,764
Median salary
$75,301 - $96,764
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 - $96,764 USD
The median salary is $75,301
Top cities
Houston758 job openings
Los Angeles748 job openings
New York710 job openings
San Jose645 job openings
Boston531 job openings
San Marcos524 job openings
San Diego448 job openings
Chicago436 job openings
Philadelphia431 job openings
Gainesville297 job openings
Pomona276 job openings
Fullerton262 job openings
Miami247 job openings
Madison223 job openings
Sacramento220 job openings
Fresno219 job openings
Fayetteville215 job openings
Atlanta195 job openings
Portland186 job openings
Coral Gables164 job openings
Urbana138 job openings
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The average salary for a University Professor in United States is USD 75,301 - USD 96,764 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 86,033 per year, based on 50,327 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 50,327 University Professor job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.