Professor salary in the United States

How much does a Professor make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$77,640

Median $77,640
Low $44,300High $160,700

Based on 149,840 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$44,300
25th percentile
$59,290
75th percentile
$106,770
90th percentile
$160,700

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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