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Assistant professor salary in Pennsylvania (Updated 2026)

How much does an Assistant Professor make in Pennsylvania?

Average base salary

$69,920
11%
below national average
Average $69,920
Low $40,082
High $121,971

The average salary for a assistant professor is $69,920 per year in Pennsylvania. 57 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Assistant Professor job openings in Pennsylvania

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Assistant Professor of Biology...
Gannon University4.1out of 5 stars.
Erie, PA
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Assistant Professor in Pennsylvania

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
UPMC
 
$400,000per year
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Thomas Jefferson University & ...
 
$144,583per year
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University of Pennsylvania
 
$130,327per year
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Fox Chase Cancer Center
 
$124,333per year
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Boston College
 
$109,929per year
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Carnegie Mellon University
 
$107,075per year
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Highest paying cities for Assistant Professors near Pennsylvania

  1. Philadelphia, PA
    $109,381 per year
  2. Villanova, PA
    $87,586 per year
  3. Pittsburgh, PA
    $83,836 per year
  4. Easton, PA
    $74,164 per year
  5. Cheyney, PA
    $74,129 per year

Where can an Assistant Professor earn more?

Compare salaries for Assistant Professors in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Assistant Professor get paid in Pennsylvania?

Adjunct Professor

Job openings
Average $26,555 per year

Associate Professor

Job openings
Average $124,528 per year

Professor

Job openings
Average $108,066 per year

Professorship

Job openings
Average $90,559 per year