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$34.84
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27%
Above national average
Average $34.84
Low $17.50
High $52.50
Salary estimated from 11 past and present job postings on Indeed. Last updated: August 21, 2026
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Reviews for Instructor in Penn State University
December 9, 2023
Enjoyed students. Underpaid
Instructor
State College, PA
Decades ago I got the same salary that instructors receive today. Do the math. The university depends on captive population of over educated soouses and partners. We had little to no voice in the department despite working with the greatest volume of students.
July 4, 2023
Great to work as a teacher and educator of the future generation
Part-time History Instructor
Altoona, PA
Teaching at Penn State Altoona has been a dream come true for me. As an alum, it's so surreal to be standing where my mentors taught me 15 years ago. Now my teachers are my colleagues and having the ability to share what I'm passionate about with the students/future generation is a reward in itself!...Show more
October 31, 2018
I was a graduate student and temporary instructor
Instructor
State College, PA
I taught a course at Penn State during the summer. It was hectic, involved 1.25 hours or classroom time per day, five days a week, and necessitated more or less continual preparation for the remainder of the time. However, the work was rewarding, management was supportive, and the pay reasonable....Show more
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How much does an Instructor make at Penn State University in Pennsylvania?
Average Penn State University Instructor hourly pay in Pennsylvania is approximately $34.84, which is 27% above the national average.
Salary estimated from 11 past and present job postings on Indeed.
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