This page summarizes the 2025 average professor salary by state and school type for U.S. colleges and universities.

In the United States, a Professor earns an average salary of $129,688. The salary range for a Professor is usually between $97,461 and $179,242 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles …

We've identified 15 states where the typical salary for a Professor job is above the national average. Topping the list is Washington, with District of Columbia and New York close behind in second and …

University and college employee salary and payroll records for over 1,000 universities and colleges.

Nov 16, 2025 · Discover the average salary for university professors in the US in 2025, including pay by rank, institution type, academic field, and experience, along with key trends impacting faculty …

Dec 12, 2025 · See how much college professors make in 2026, including rank-wise salaries, the highest-paying universities, and career growth trends.

Apr 1, 2026 · Professor salaries, benefits packages, yearly bonuses, job descriptions, statistics and available positions.

Jul 8, 2022 · This workbook presents the number of faculty and average projected salary expenditures for full-time faculty members on the payroll of institutions as of November 1 of each academic year.

Mar 12, 2025 · Last year, faculty saw a 1 percent gain in purchasing power, according to the 2025 NEA Faculty Salary Report, released this week. The problem is that such a small gain still leaves faculty …

Discover professor salaries, university wages, and higher ed salary insights. Compare by rank and institution.