Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$39,530
- 25th Percentile — Junior$53,770
- 50th Percentile — Median$75,350
- 75th Percentile — Senior$97,590
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$126,860
The top 10% of Education Professors earn $126,860 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $39,530, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $113,870 | +43.5% |
| Louisiana | $106,100 | +33.7% |
| Alaska (est.) | $104,742 | +32.0% |
| New York | $96,740 | +21.9% |
| Massachusetts | $93,170 | +17.4% |
| Michigan | $89,600 | +12.9% |
| Arizona | $89,200 | +12.4% |
| District of Columbia | $87,940 | +10.8% |
| Nebraska | $87,560 | +10.3% |
| Rhode Island | $87,490 | +10.3% |
| Connecticut | $87,230 | +9.9% |
| Oregon | $85,420 | +7.6% |
| Delaware (est.) | $83,318 | +5.0% |
| Minnesota | $82,760 | +4.3% |
| Virginia | $81,190 | +2.3% |
| North Dakota | $80,400 | +1.3% |
| Vermont | $80,400 | +1.3% |
| New Jersey | $79,490 | +0.2% |
| Maryland | $79,000 | -0.4% |
| Nevada | $78,930 | -0.5% |
| Maine | $78,590 | -1.0% |
| Washington | $77,330 | -2.5% |
| Wisconsin | $76,440 | -3.7% |
| Utah | $75,460 | -4.9% |
| Tennessee | $75,410 | -5.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $75,280 | -5.1% |
| Kansas | $74,660 | -5.9% |
| Wyoming | $74,350 | -6.3% |
| Idaho | $74,240 | -6.4% |
| Texas | $74,180 | -6.5% |
| Iowa | $73,730 | -7.1% |
| Indiana | $73,610 | -7.2% |
| North Carolina | $73,220 | -7.7% |
| Missouri | $72,890 | -8.1% |
| South Carolina | $72,570 | -8.5% |
| Ohio | $71,590 | -9.8% |
| New Mexico | $71,440 | -10.0% |
| Colorado | $70,720 | -10.9% |
| Arkansas | $70,200 | -11.5% |
| West Virginia | $69,320 | -12.6% |
| Alabama | $68,550 | -13.6% |
| Montana | $68,520 | -13.6% |
| South Dakota | $67,350 | -15.1% |
| Kentucky | $67,150 | -15.4% |
| Illinois | $67,070 | -15.5% |
| Florida | $66,220 | -16.5% |
| Mississippi | $65,960 | -16.9% |
| Oklahoma | $62,400 | -21.4% |
| Hawaii | $60,910 | -23.2% |
| New Hampshire | $59,890 | -24.5% |
| Georgia | $57,190 | -27.9% |
What Factors Affect Education Professors Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Education Professors is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: California pays an average of $113,870, while Georgia pays $57,190 — a gap of $56,680 per year.
The middle half of Education Professors earn between $53,770 and $97,590 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,530, while the top 10% earn more than $126,860.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Education Professors?
The average salary for Education Professors in the United States is $79,350 per year, with a median of $75,350.
What is the starting salary for Education Professors?
Entry-level Education Professors typically earn between $39,530 and $53,770 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Education Professors the most?
California pays Education Professors the most at $113,870 per year on average, followed by Louisiana ($106,100) and New York ($96,740).
How much do Education Professors make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $79,350, Education Professors earn approximately $38.15 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Education Professors a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 60,830 Education Professors jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $79,350 and a median of $75,350 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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