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Associate professor salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Associate Professor make in the United States?

Average base salary

$110,761
Average $110,761
Low $50,986
High $240,614

The average salary for a associate professor is $110,761 per year in the United States. 2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Associate Professor job openings in United States

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Assistant/Associate/Full Profe...
Florida International University4.3out of 5 stars.
Miami, FL
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Associate Professor in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Montefiore Medical
 
$470,833per year
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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
 
$311,715per year
Oregon Health & Science Univer...
 
$302,306per year
UC Davis Health
 
$293,450per year
SIU Medicine
 
$291,667per year
Buck Institute
 
$265,000per year

Highest paying cities for Associate Professors near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $212,552 per year
  2. Chicago, IL
    $183,143 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $177,149 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $140,902 per year
  5. Boston, MA
    $122,496 per year

Where can an Associate Professor earn more?

Compare salaries for Associate Professors in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Associate Professor get paid in United States?

Adjunct Professor

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Average $141,625 per year