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Best states for an assistant professor of business

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It seems like assistant professors of business are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for assistant professors of business aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. As assistant professors of business are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for assistant professors of business. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as an assistant professor of business, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
The median salary for assistant professors of business in Ohio is $97,698. Compare that to the median salary in Arizona of $61,972, which ranked worst for assistant professors of business, and you can see how your location is important for your career.We found that Ohio is the best state for assistant professor of business jobs, whereas Arizona is the worst.

10 best states for assistant professors of business in 2025

  1. Ohio #1 best state for assistant professors of business

    1. Ohio

    Total assistant professor of business jobs:1,662
    Average annual salary:$97,698
    Lowest 10 percent earn:$55,000
    Highest 10 percent earn:$170,000
    Location Quotient:
    2.46
  2. Rhode Island #2 best state for assistant professors of business

    2. Rhode Island

    Total assistant professor of business jobs:53
    Average annual salary:$102,347
    Lowest 10 percent earn:$60,000
    Highest 10 percent earn:$174,000
    Location Quotient:
    0.66
  3. Maryland #3 best state for assistant professors of business

    3. Maryland

    Total assistant professor of business jobs:0
    Average annual salary:$112,910
    Lowest 10 percent earn:$66,000
    Highest 10 percent earn:$191,000
    Location Quotient:
    0
  4. Michigan #4 best state for assistant professors of business

    4. Michigan

    Total assistant professor of business jobs:1,247
    Average annual salary:$93,346
    Lowest 10 percent earn:$53,000
    Highest 10 percent earn:$162,000
    Location Quotient:
    2.44
  5. North Dakota #5 best state for assistant professors of business

    5. North Dakota

    Total assistant professor of business jobs:23
    Average annual salary:$100,448
    Lowest 10 percent earn:$60,000
    Highest 10 percent earn:$165,000
    Location Quotient:
    0.37
  6. New York #6 best state for assistant professors of business

    6. New York

    Total assistant professor of business jobs:0
    Average annual salary:$105,434
    Lowest 10 percent earn:$62,000
    Highest 10 percent earn:$179,000
    Location Quotient:
    0
  7. New Jersey #7 best state for assistant professors of business

    7. New Jersey

    Total assistant professor of business jobs:0
    Average annual salary:$103,569
    Lowest 10 percent earn:$60,000
    Highest 10 percent earn:$176,000
    Location Quotient:
    0
  8. California #8 best state for assistant professors of business

    8. California

    Total assistant professor of business jobs:1,183
    Average annual salary:$105,093
    Lowest 10 percent earn:$63,000
    Highest 10 percent earn:$173,000
    Location Quotient:
    0.61
  9. Massachusetts #9 best state for assistant professors of business

    9. Massachusetts

    Total assistant professor of business jobs:0
    Average annual salary:$99,609
    Lowest 10 percent earn:$58,000
    Highest 10 percent earn:$170,000
    Location Quotient:
    0
  10. New Hampshire #10 best state for assistant professors of business

    10. New Hampshire

    Total assistant professor of business jobs:0
    Average annual salary:$95,648
    Lowest 10 percent earn:$55,000
    Highest 10 percent earn:$164,000
    Location Quotient:
    0

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Detailed list of the best states for an assistant professor of business

RankStateAverage salaryLowest 10% earnPopulationJob count
1Ohio$97,698$55,00011,658,6091,662
2Rhode Island$102,347$60,0001,059,63953
3Maryland$112,910$66,0006,052,1770
4Michigan$93,346$53,0009,962,3111,247
5North Dakota$100,448$60,000755,39323
6New York$105,434$62,00019,849,3990
7New Jersey$103,569$60,0009,005,6440
8California$105,093$63,00039,536,6531,183
9Massachusetts$99,609$58,0006,859,8190
10New Hampshire$95,648$55,0001,342,7950
11Pennsylvania$85,578$48,00012,805,5372,451
12Wyoming$91,413$54,000579,31516
13Alaska$113,294$91,000739,7950
14Virginia$94,174$53,0008,470,020823
15Minnesota$93,271$54,0005,576,6060
16Illinois$94,132$53,00012,802,0230
17District of Columbia$95,718$55,000693,972229
18Missouri$92,733$52,0006,113,5320
19Texas$86,865$49,00028,304,5961,429
20Utah$85,427$50,0003,101,833184
21Delaware$90,414$52,000961,93934
22Connecticut$91,932$53,0003,588,1840
23Vermont$85,714$49,000623,65776
24West Virginia$77,250$43,0001,815,857322
25Kentucky$77,194$42,0004,454,189857
26Arkansas$78,502$43,0003,004,279414
27New Mexico$86,286$49,0002,088,0700
28Indiana$79,551$43,0006,666,818932
29Mississippi$84,946$47,0002,984,1000
30Nevada$85,620$50,0002,998,0390
31Washington$85,659$54,0007,405,743260
32Georgia$80,521$44,00010,429,379316
33Iowa$75,375$42,0003,145,711589
34Oregon$85,107$53,0004,142,7760
35Maine$80,386$46,0001,335,9070
36South Dakota$72,876$42,000869,666199
37North Carolina$78,013$43,00010,273,4190
38Kansas$73,372$41,0002,913,123503
39South Carolina$75,722$41,0005,024,369608
40Wisconsin$72,819$41,0005,795,483953
41Florida$77,253$42,00020,984,400690
42Oklahoma$72,928$41,0003,930,864379
43Alabama$71,176$39,0004,874,747617
44Louisiana$75,501$41,0004,684,3330
45Montana$75,650$46,0001,050,4930
46Tennessee$65,484$36,0006,715,984905
47Hawaii$64,513$48,0001,427,53830
48Idaho$68,884$42,0001,716,94344
49Colorado$63,957$36,0005,607,154603
50Nebraska$71,559$40,0001,920,0760
51Arizona$61,972$36,0007,016,270229

Highest paying states for assistant professors of business

RankStateAvg. Assistant Professor Of Business Salary
1Ohio$97,698
2Rhode Island$102,347
3Maryland$112,910
4Michigan$93,346
5North Dakota$100,448
6New York$105,434
7New Jersey$103,569
8California$105,093
9Massachusetts$99,609
10New Hampshire$95,648
11Pennsylvania$85,578
12Wyoming$91,413
13Alaska$113,294
14Virginia$94,174
15Minnesota$93,271
16Illinois$94,132
17District of Columbia$95,718
18Missouri$92,733
19Texas$86,865
20Utah$85,427
21Delaware$90,414
22Connecticut$91,932
23Vermont$85,714
24West Virginia$77,250
25Kentucky$77,194
26Arkansas$78,502
27New Mexico$86,286
28Indiana$79,551
29Mississippi$84,946
30Nevada$85,620
31Washington$85,659
32Georgia$80,521
33Iowa$75,375
34Oregon$85,107
35Maine$80,386
36South Dakota$72,876
37North Carolina$78,013
38Kansas$73,372
39South Carolina$75,722
40Wisconsin$72,819
41Florida$77,253
42Oklahoma$72,928
43Alabama$71,176
44Louisiana$75,501
45Montana$75,650
46Tennessee$65,484
47Hawaii$64,513
48Idaho$68,884
49Colorado$63,957
50Nebraska$71,559
51Arizona$61,972

Expert opinions on the best states for assistant professors of business

  • Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Assistant professors of business to find work opportunities?

    Dr. Rodney Rohde Ph.D.Dr. Rodney Rohde Ph.D. LinkedIn profile

    Professor and Chair, Texas State University

    There are large vacancy rates all over the country. This is a good news/bad news issue. However, with a degree in medical laboratory science (also known as a clinical laboratory science) AND certification, one can find employment anywhere in the U.S. One of the great things about this career is that graduates honestly can decide where they "fit best" with regard to geography and employer (urban, rural, large, or small).

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