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Best states for an assistant professor of biology
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It seems like assistant professors of biology are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for assistant professors of biology aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. In fact, our research shows that New York is the best state for assistant professors of biology in America. The best city in America for assistant professors of biology with the highest pay is Pasadena, CA.
In order to get you the best states for assistant professors of biology, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as an assistant professor of biology, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for assistant professors of biology in 2026
1. New York
Total assistant professor of biology jobs: 1,155 Average annual salary: $95,714 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $149,000 Location Quotient: 2.2
2. Alaska
Total assistant professor of biology jobs: 60 Average annual salary: $95,489 Lowest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $115,000 Location Quotient: 1.75
3. Utah
Total assistant professor of biology jobs: 156 Average annual salary: $103,133 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $141,000 Location Quotient: 1.19
4. Oregon
Total assistant professor of biology jobs: 265 Average annual salary: $84,407 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $117,000 Location Quotient: 1.56
5. Rhode Island
Total assistant professor of biology jobs: 51 Average annual salary: $79,303 Lowest 10 percent earn: $50,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $124,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
6. California
Total assistant professor of biology jobs: 678 Average annual salary: $98,843 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $139,000 Location Quotient: 0.57
7. Wisconsin
Total assistant professor of biology jobs: 235 Average annual salary: $71,974 Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $98,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
8. Massachusetts
Total assistant professor of biology jobs: 447 Average annual salary: $77,314 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $120,000 Location Quotient: 1.19
9. South Dakota
Total assistant professor of biology jobs: 54 Average annual salary: $69,703 Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Location Quotient: 1.23
10. Idaho
Total assistant professor of biology jobs: 33 Average annual salary: $83,898 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $114,000 Location Quotient: 0.49
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Detailed list of the best states for an assistant professor of biology
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $95,714 | $61,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,155 |
| 2 | Alaska | $95,489 | $78,000 | 739,795 | 60 |
| 3 | Utah | $103,133 | $75,000 | 3,101,833 | 156 |
| 4 | Oregon | $84,407 | $60,000 | 4,142,776 | 265 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $79,303 | $50,000 | 1,059,639 | 51 |
| 6 | California | $98,843 | $70,000 | 39,536,653 | 678 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $71,974 | $52,000 | 5,795,483 | 235 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $77,314 | $49,000 | 6,859,819 | 447 |
| 9 | South Dakota | $69,703 | $52,000 | 869,666 | 54 |
| 10 | Idaho | $83,898 | $61,000 | 1,716,943 | 33 |
| 11 | Indiana | $71,074 | $51,000 | 6,666,818 | 223 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $69,384 | $45,000 | 12,805,537 | 679 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $76,274 | $50,000 | 693,972 | 111 |
| 14 | Nevada | $79,038 | $55,000 | 2,998,039 | 26 |
| 15 | Kansas | $69,424 | $52,000 | 2,913,123 | 105 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $76,981 | $59,000 | 755,393 | 13 |
| 17 | Delaware | $77,409 | $50,000 | 961,939 | 24 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $74,004 | $47,000 | 9,005,644 | 369 |
| 19 | Colorado | $67,642 | $50,000 | 5,607,154 | 395 |
| 20 | Vermont | $67,112 | $43,000 | 623,657 | 72 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $76,573 | $48,000 | 3,588,184 | 88 |
| 22 | Illinois | $70,655 | $51,000 | 12,802,023 | 370 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $75,237 | $48,000 | 1,342,795 | 34 |
| 24 | Michigan | $67,279 | $47,000 | 9,962,311 | 284 |
| 25 | Alabama | $65,643 | $49,000 | 4,874,747 | 191 |
| 26 | Washington | $73,551 | $54,000 | 7,405,743 | 178 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $61,352 | $46,000 | 2,984,100 | 146 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $67,794 | $51,000 | 579,315 | 13 |
| 29 | Iowa | $64,321 | $48,000 | 3,145,711 | 133 |
| 30 | Minnesota | $67,587 | $50,000 | 5,576,606 | 199 |
| 31 | Ohio | $66,426 | $46,000 | 11,658,609 | 296 |
| 32 | Maine | $65,289 | $42,000 | 1,335,907 | 51 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $61,187 | $45,000 | 4,684,333 | 208 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $65,937 | $49,000 | 3,930,864 | 80 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $65,869 | $48,000 | 2,088,070 | 45 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $60,515 | $45,000 | 1,920,076 | 117 |
| 37 | Virginia | $63,218 | $42,000 | 8,470,020 | 536 |
| 38 | Maryland | $67,721 | $44,000 | 6,052,177 | 209 |
| 39 | Texas | $59,797 | $44,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,173 |
| 40 | Florida | $62,048 | $46,000 | 20,984,400 | 473 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $57,245 | $42,000 | 6,715,984 | 212 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $49,497 | $34,000 | 1,815,857 | 152 |
| 43 | Georgia | $62,315 | $46,000 | 10,429,379 | 222 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $50,107 | $36,000 | 4,454,189 | 235 |
| 45 | North Carolina | $58,199 | $41,000 | 10,273,419 | 287 |
| 46 | Montana | $56,654 | $43,000 | 1,050,493 | 35 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $58,156 | $43,000 | 3,004,279 | 50 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $53,565 | $39,000 | 5,024,369 | 159 |
| 49 | Hawaii | $55,249 | $45,000 | 1,427,538 | 24 |
| 50 | Missouri | $54,811 | $41,000 | 6,113,532 | 171 |
| 51 | Arizona | $52,342 | $38,000 | 7,016,270 | 183 |
Highest paying states for assistant professors of biology
| Rank | State | Avg. Assistant Professor Of Biology Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $95,714 |
| 2 | Alaska | $95,489 |
| 3 | Utah | $103,133 |
| 4 | Oregon | $84,407 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $79,303 |
| 6 | California | $98,843 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $71,974 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $77,314 |
| 9 | South Dakota | $69,703 |
| 10 | Idaho | $83,898 |
| 11 | Indiana | $71,074 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $69,384 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $76,274 |
| 14 | Nevada | $79,038 |
| 15 | Kansas | $69,424 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $76,981 |
| 17 | Delaware | $77,409 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $74,004 |
| 19 | Colorado | $67,642 |
| 20 | Vermont | $67,112 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $76,573 |
| 22 | Illinois | $70,655 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $75,237 |
| 24 | Michigan | $67,279 |
| 25 | Alabama | $65,643 |
| 26 | Washington | $73,551 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $61,352 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $67,794 |
| 29 | Iowa | $64,321 |
| 30 | Minnesota | $67,587 |
| 31 | Ohio | $66,426 |
| 32 | Maine | $65,289 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $61,187 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $65,937 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $65,869 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $60,515 |
| 37 | Virginia | $63,218 |
| 38 | Maryland | $67,721 |
| 39 | Texas | $59,797 |
| 40 | Florida | $62,048 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $57,245 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $49,497 |
| 43 | Georgia | $62,315 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $50,107 |
| 45 | North Carolina | $58,199 |
| 46 | Montana | $56,654 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $58,156 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $53,565 |
| 49 | Hawaii | $55,249 |
| 50 | Missouri | $54,811 |
| 51 | Arizona | $52,342 |
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Updated January 8, 2025