Associate professor salary in United States

The average salary for an Associate Professor is $113,431 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 2.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 7, 2026.

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Associate Professor salaries typically range between a low of $52,744 and a high of $243,943 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Associate Professor include San Francisco, CA at $215,864 per year, Chicago, IL at $190,814 per year, and Los Angeles, CA at $162,082 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Associate Professor include Montefiore Medical ($470,833 per year) and Princeton University ($363,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Associate Professor salary compares to related positions:

• Adjunct Professor: Average $147,549 per year
• Assistant Professor: Average $80,278 per year
• Professor: Average $66,011 per year
• Professorship: Average $125,179 per year