Associate Professor Salary in the US
$80,570
per year
per month
$6,710
per month
per year
Bonus
$5,500/year
Bonus
$460/month
Associate Professor - Average Salary
The average salary for an Associate Professor is $80,570 per year ($6,710 per month), which is $27,080 (+51%) higher than the average salary in the United States.
An Associate Professor can expect an average starting salary of $59,490. The highest salaries can exceed $132,350.
An Associate Professor can expect an average starting salary of $59,490. The highest salaries can exceed $132,350.
$59,490
Low
$80,570
Average salary
$132,350
High
$4,960
Low
$6,710
Average salary
$11,030
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0 $79,200 $158,350 | ||
| Salary | $59,490 - 132,350 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 26,000 | |
| Total Pay | $59,490 - 158,350 |
$0 $6,600 $13,200 | ||
| Salary | $4,960 - 11,030 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 2,170 | |
| Total Pay | $4,960 - 13,200 |
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Associate Professor Salary Range
Among Associate Professors in the U.S., associate professors in English and History have lower salaries, while associate Law professors and associate professors in Dentistry or Economics enjoy the highest salaries.
Associate Professor - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Law Professor | $107K/year | +33% |
| Associate Professor in Dentistry | $102K/year | +27% |
| Associate Professor in Economics | $98K/year | +22% |
| Associate Professor in Architecture | $89K/year | +11% |
| Associate Professor in Chemistry | $82K/year | +2% |
| Associate Professor in History | $73K/year | -10% |
| Associate Professor in English | $69K/year | -14% |
Associate Professor - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Associate Professor with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $68,430 per year. A mid level Associate Professor with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $78,510, while a Senior Associate Professor with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $80,420. Associate Professors with more than 20 years of experience earn $80,820 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Associate Professor
| Late Career | ▲ +0% |
| Average Salary | $80,570/year |
| Senior | ▼ -0% |
| Mid Level | ▼ -3% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -15% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
57%
57%
Male
43%
43%
Associate Professor - Jobs by Location
Associate Professor - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Associate Professor jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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