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Do you wonder which states in the U.S. are the best for adjunct assistant professors? If so, we have the full list of best to worst states for adjunct assistant professor jobs for you to check out and see if you think it's time to move and start anew. Not all states fare the same when it come to job opportunity and pay.Our research shows that New York is the best state in the country for adjunct assistant professors.
The median salary for adjunct assistant professors in New York is $129,446. Compare that to the median salary in Illinois of $79,955, which ranked worst for adjunct assistant professors, and you can see how your location is important for your career.We found that the Midwest is best for adjunct assistant professors, and the West is the worst. Salt Lake City, UT is the best city in the country for adjunct assistant professor jobs, where as New York is the best state in the country.
10 best states for adjunct assistant professors in 2025
1. New York
Total adjunct assistant professor jobs: 1,344 Average annual salary: $129,446 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $220,000 Location Quotient: 2.032. Oregon
Total adjunct assistant professor jobs: 381 Average annual salary: $130,252 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $206,000 Location Quotient: 1.783. Utah
Total adjunct assistant professor jobs: 159 Average annual salary: $149,708 Lowest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $237,000 Location Quotient: 0.964. Mississippi
Total adjunct assistant professor jobs: 149 Average annual salary: $110,551 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $203,000 Location Quotient: 1.365. New Mexico
Total adjunct assistant professor jobs: 74 Average annual salary: $127,585 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $217,000 Location Quotient: 0.736. Texas
Total adjunct assistant professor jobs: 1,323 Average annual salary: $107,996 Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $197,000 Location Quotient: 1.267. Missouri
Total adjunct assistant professor jobs: 216 Average annual salary: $119,902 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $210,000 Location Quotient: 0.718. District of Columbia
Total adjunct assistant professor jobs: 173 Average annual salary: $117,524 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $210,000 Location Quotient: 1.999. Colorado
Total adjunct assistant professor jobs: 586 Average annual salary: $108,489 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $190,000 Location Quotient: 1.9110. Florida
Total adjunct assistant professor jobs: 465 Average annual salary: $119,828 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $214,000 Location Quotient: 0.58
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Detailed list of the best states for an adjunct assistant professor
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $129,446 | $75,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,344 |
| 2 | Oregon | $130,252 | $82,000 | 4,142,776 | 381 |
| 3 | Utah | $149,708 | $94,000 | 3,101,833 | 159 |
| 4 | Mississippi | $110,551 | $60,000 | 2,984,100 | 149 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $127,585 | $74,000 | 2,088,070 | 74 |
| 6 | Texas | $107,996 | $59,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,323 |
| 7 | Missouri | $119,902 | $68,000 | 6,113,532 | 216 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $117,524 | $65,000 | 693,972 | 173 |
| 9 | Colorado | $108,489 | $61,000 | 5,607,154 | 586 |
| 10 | Florida | $119,828 | $67,000 | 20,984,400 | 465 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $109,244 | $60,000 | 9,005,644 | 472 |
| 12 | Alaska | $108,296 | $77,000 | 739,795 | 136 |
| 13 | Nevada | $121,553 | $72,000 | 2,998,039 | 17 |
| 14 | Louisiana | $102,104 | $54,000 | 4,684,333 | 205 |
| 15 | Washington | $118,337 | $74,000 | 7,405,743 | 229 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $104,754 | $59,000 | 1,059,639 | 55 |
| 17 | Indiana | $97,145 | $52,000 | 6,666,818 | 458 |
| 18 | Georgia | $103,588 | $55,000 | 10,429,379 | 414 |
| 19 | Alabama | $97,981 | $51,000 | 4,874,747 | 256 |
| 20 | Arizona | $108,364 | $61,000 | 7,016,270 | 147 |
| 21 | California | $113,053 | $66,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,182 |
| 22 | Vermont | $95,903 | $55,000 | 623,657 | 64 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $98,519 | $51,000 | 10,273,419 | 499 |
| 24 | Maryland | $102,255 | $55,000 | 6,052,177 | 364 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $98,642 | $52,000 | 6,715,984 | 162 |
| 26 | Ohio | $95,677 | $51,000 | 11,658,609 | 394 |
| 27 | Massachusetts | $101,126 | $57,000 | 6,859,819 | 354 |
| 28 | Delaware | $99,663 | $53,000 | 961,939 | 39 |
| 29 | Connecticut | $102,580 | $57,000 | 3,588,184 | 79 |
| 30 | New Hampshire | $99,328 | $56,000 | 1,342,795 | 45 |
| 31 | Oklahoma | $97,827 | $52,000 | 3,930,864 | 65 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $90,291 | $49,000 | 1,920,076 | 122 |
| 33 | Virginia | $89,483 | $46,000 | 8,470,020 | 969 |
| 34 | Iowa | $87,826 | $47,000 | 3,145,711 | 202 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $92,457 | $52,000 | 5,576,606 | 262 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $89,344 | $51,000 | 579,315 | 21 |
| 37 | West Virginia | $77,997 | $39,000 | 1,815,857 | 152 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $92,660 | $48,000 | 3,004,279 | 57 |
| 39 | North Dakota | $90,772 | $54,000 | 755,393 | 18 |
| 40 | Pennsylvania | $81,880 | $42,000 | 12,805,537 | 630 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $101,927 | $67,000 | 1,427,538 | 9 |
| 42 | Michigan | $82,336 | $43,000 | 9,962,311 | 340 |
| 43 | Montana | $77,611 | $47,000 | 1,050,493 | 77 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $75,667 | $38,000 | 4,454,189 | 240 |
| 45 | Kansas | $87,920 | $46,000 | 2,913,123 | 71 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $75,417 | $42,000 | 869,666 | 58 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $64,252 | $30,000 | 5,024,369 | 308 |
| 48 | Wisconsin | $72,032 | $38,000 | 5,795,483 | 263 |
| 49 | Maine | $76,699 | $43,000 | 1,335,907 | 50 |
| 50 | Idaho | $85,017 | $50,000 | 1,716,943 | 25 |
| 51 | Illinois | $79,955 | $42,000 | 12,802,023 | 381 |
Highest paying states for adjunct assistant professors
| Rank | State | Avg. Adjunct Assistant Professor Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $129,446 |
| 2 | Oregon | $130,252 |
| 3 | Utah | $149,708 |
| 4 | Mississippi | $110,551 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $127,585 |
| 6 | Texas | $107,996 |
| 7 | Missouri | $119,902 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $117,524 |
| 9 | Colorado | $108,489 |
| 10 | Florida | $119,828 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $109,244 |
| 12 | Alaska | $108,296 |
| 13 | Nevada | $121,553 |
| 14 | Louisiana | $102,104 |
| 15 | Washington | $118,337 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $104,754 |
| 17 | Indiana | $97,145 |
| 18 | Georgia | $103,588 |
| 19 | Alabama | $97,981 |
| 20 | Arizona | $108,364 |
| 21 | California | $113,053 |
| 22 | Vermont | $95,903 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $98,519 |
| 24 | Maryland | $102,255 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $98,642 |
| 26 | Ohio | $95,677 |
| 27 | Massachusetts | $101,126 |
| 28 | Delaware | $99,663 |
| 29 | Connecticut | $102,580 |
| 30 | New Hampshire | $99,328 |
| 31 | Oklahoma | $97,827 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $90,291 |
| 33 | Virginia | $89,483 |
| 34 | Iowa | $87,826 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $92,457 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $89,344 |
| 37 | West Virginia | $77,997 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $92,660 |
| 39 | North Dakota | $90,772 |
| 40 | Pennsylvania | $81,880 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $101,927 |
| 42 | Michigan | $82,336 |
| 43 | Montana | $77,611 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $75,667 |
| 45 | Kansas | $87,920 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $75,417 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $64,252 |
| 48 | Wisconsin | $72,032 |
| 49 | Maine | $76,699 |
| 50 | Idaho | $85,017 |
| 51 | Illinois | $79,955 |
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Updated January 8, 2025