How much does a Tenure Track Assistant Professor make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in the United States is $69,339. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $63,955 to $75,185, with most professionals earning between $59,053 and $80,507.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Tenure Track Assistant Professor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Tenure Track Assistant Professor Salary $59,053 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Tenure Track Assistant Professor Salary $63,955 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Tenure Track Assistant Professor Salary $69,339 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Tenure Track Assistant Professor Salary $75,185 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Tenure Track Assistant Professor Salary $80,507 US April 01, 2025
25% $63,955 10% $59,053 90% $80,507 75% $75,185 $69,339 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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