Professor: Average Salary in United States of America, 2026

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How much does a Professor make in United States of America?

$98,750/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries

The average Professor in United States of America is $98,750 per year or $49.97 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $64,771 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $184,559 per year.

Median$98,750

Low$64,771

High$184,559

Professor: Average Salary in United States of America

California$104,296

Alaska$100,000

Colorado$88,000

Illinois$86,871

Washington$85,891

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