Occupation salary
College Professor Salary
College Professor careers, salary ranges across the US and Canada, education requirements, and growth outlook.
National p10
$55,000
Entry-level baseline
National median
$85,000
Mid-level baseline
National p90
$170,000
Top 10% baseline
Top cities for College Professor
Cost-of-living adjusted estimates from our latest BLS OEWS & Job Bank baselines.
| City | COL | p10 | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 187 | $102,900 | $159,000 | $317,900 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 176 | $96,800 | $149,600 | $299,200 |
| Toronto, ON | 135 | $74,300 | $114,800 | $229,500 |
| Chicago, IL | 107 | $58,900 | $91,000 | $181,900 |
| Houston, TX | 96 | $52,800 | $81,600 | $163,200 |
| Montreal, QC | 98 | $53,900 | $83,300 | $166,600 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 104 | $57,200 | $88,400 | $176,800 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 101 | $55,600 | $85,900 | $171,700 |
| San Antonio, TX | 90 | $49,500 | $76,500 | $153,000 |
| San Diego, CA | 160 | $88,000 | $136,000 | $272,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 103 | $56,700 | $87,600 | $175,100 |
| Calgary, AB | 107 | $58,900 | $91,000 | $181,900 |
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