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Best states for an assistant professor of environmental studies
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It seems like assistant professors of environmental studies are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for assistant professors of environmental studies aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. In fact, our research shows that Alaska is the best state for assistant professors of environmental studies in America. The best city in America for assistant professors of environmental studies with the highest pay is Salt Lake City, UT.
We figured that the best places for assistant professor of environmental studies jobs has three things everyone would agree on. There would be high annual wages, good career prospects (no matter what phase of the career you are in), and a lot of job opportunities.If you are currently seeking employment as an assistant professor of environmental studies, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for assistant professors of environmental studies in 2025
1. Alaska
Total assistant professor of environmental studies jobs: 81 Average annual salary: $104,342 Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $133,000 Location Quotient: 1.85
2. Utah
Total assistant professor of environmental studies jobs: 194 Average annual salary: $98,251 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $145,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
3. North Dakota
Total assistant professor of environmental studies jobs: 80 Average annual salary: $92,252 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $127,000 Location Quotient: 1.64
4. Nebraska
Total assistant professor of environmental studies jobs: 171 Average annual salary: $91,122 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $130,000 Location Quotient: 1.47
5. Mississippi
Total assistant professor of environmental studies jobs: 158 Average annual salary: $87,524 Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $137,000 Location Quotient: 1.42
6. California
Total assistant professor of environmental studies jobs: 1,179 Average annual salary: $113,621 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $171,000 Location Quotient: 0.77
7. New Jersey
Total assistant professor of environmental studies jobs: 507 Average annual salary: $96,202 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $143,000 Location Quotient: 1.22
8. New York
Total assistant professor of environmental studies jobs: 1,283 Average annual salary: $90,760 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000 Location Quotient: 1.91
9. Pennsylvania
Total assistant professor of environmental studies jobs: 790 Average annual salary: $86,647 Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $128,000 Location Quotient: 1.3
10. Iowa
Total assistant professor of environmental studies jobs: 225 Average annual salary: $88,573 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $125,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
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Detailed list of the best states for an assistant professor of environmental studies
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $104,342 | $81,000 | 739,795 | 81 |
| 2 | Utah | $98,251 | $66,000 | 3,101,833 | 194 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $92,252 | $66,000 | 755,393 | 80 |
| 4 | Nebraska | $91,122 | $63,000 | 1,920,076 | 171 |
| 5 | Mississippi | $87,524 | $55,000 | 2,984,100 | 158 |
| 6 | California | $113,621 | $75,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,179 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $96,202 | $64,000 | 9,005,644 | 507 |
| 8 | New York | $90,760 | $60,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,283 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $86,647 | $58,000 | 12,805,537 | 790 |
| 10 | Iowa | $88,573 | $62,000 | 3,145,711 | 225 |
| 11 | Oregon | $89,065 | $62,000 | 4,142,776 | 304 |
| 12 | Michigan | $88,140 | $60,000 | 9,962,311 | 373 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $89,151 | $57,000 | 2,088,070 | 90 |
| 14 | Texas | $85,647 | $54,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,307 |
| 15 | Washington | $89,526 | $62,000 | 7,405,743 | 377 |
| 16 | Virginia | $86,396 | $57,000 | 8,470,020 | 666 |
| 17 | Kansas | $86,589 | $59,000 | 2,913,123 | 129 |
| 18 | Arizona | $90,630 | $59,000 | 7,016,270 | 172 |
| 19 | Illinois | $90,544 | $62,000 | 12,802,023 | 445 |
| 20 | Maine | $80,467 | $54,000 | 1,335,907 | 128 |
| 21 | Nevada | $87,455 | $57,000 | 2,998,039 | 62 |
| 22 | Idaho | $85,894 | $59,000 | 1,716,943 | 66 |
| 23 | Oklahoma | $83,306 | $55,000 | 3,930,864 | 116 |
| 24 | West Virginia | $75,530 | $50,000 | 1,815,857 | 163 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $80,442 | $55,000 | 579,315 | 26 |
| 26 | Arkansas | $80,404 | $52,000 | 3,004,279 | 102 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $80,586 | $52,000 | 6,715,984 | 223 |
| 28 | District of Columbia | $79,054 | $53,000 | 693,972 | 138 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $80,419 | $57,000 | 5,576,606 | 326 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $81,587 | $53,000 | 10,273,419 | 368 |
| 31 | Rhode Island | $77,541 | $51,000 | 1,059,639 | 72 |
| 32 | Connecticut | $78,252 | $52,000 | 3,588,184 | 195 |
| 33 | Vermont | $73,880 | $49,000 | 623,657 | 79 |
| 34 | Alabama | $74,659 | $47,000 | 4,874,747 | 206 |
| 35 | Ohio | $75,060 | $51,000 | 11,658,609 | 444 |
| 36 | Georgia | $80,315 | $51,000 | 10,429,379 | 312 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $71,310 | $47,000 | 4,454,189 | 243 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $70,735 | $50,000 | 869,666 | 68 |
| 39 | Delaware | $79,104 | $53,000 | 961,939 | 24 |
| 40 | Montana | $73,268 | $51,000 | 1,050,493 | 58 |
| 41 | Massachusetts | $76,721 | $51,000 | 6,859,819 | 421 |
| 42 | Colorado | $71,626 | $48,000 | 5,607,154 | 390 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $69,040 | $43,000 | 4,684,333 | 201 |
| 44 | Wisconsin | $67,603 | $47,000 | 5,795,483 | 356 |
| 45 | Maryland | $77,496 | $52,000 | 6,052,177 | 237 |
| 46 | New Hampshire | $75,611 | $50,000 | 1,342,795 | 62 |
| 47 | Florida | $69,935 | $43,000 | 20,984,400 | 663 |
| 48 | Indiana | $69,111 | $47,000 | 6,666,818 | 256 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $68,957 | $44,000 | 5,024,369 | 180 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $57,556 | $40,000 | 1,427,538 | 33 |
| 51 | Missouri | $61,740 | $42,000 | 6,113,532 | 220 |
Highest paying states for assistant professors of environmental studies
| Rank | State | Avg. Assistant Professor Of Environmental Studies Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $104,342 |
| 2 | Utah | $98,251 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $92,252 |
| 4 | Nebraska | $91,122 |
| 5 | Mississippi | $87,524 |
| 6 | California | $113,621 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $96,202 |
| 8 | New York | $90,760 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $86,647 |
| 10 | Iowa | $88,573 |
| 11 | Oregon | $89,065 |
| 12 | Michigan | $88,140 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $89,151 |
| 14 | Texas | $85,647 |
| 15 | Washington | $89,526 |
| 16 | Virginia | $86,396 |
| 17 | Kansas | $86,589 |
| 18 | Arizona | $90,630 |
| 19 | Illinois | $90,544 |
| 20 | Maine | $80,467 |
| 21 | Nevada | $87,455 |
| 22 | Idaho | $85,894 |
| 23 | Oklahoma | $83,306 |
| 24 | West Virginia | $75,530 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $80,442 |
| 26 | Arkansas | $80,404 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $80,586 |
| 28 | District of Columbia | $79,054 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $80,419 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $81,587 |
| 31 | Rhode Island | $77,541 |
| 32 | Connecticut | $78,252 |
| 33 | Vermont | $73,880 |
| 34 | Alabama | $74,659 |
| 35 | Ohio | $75,060 |
| 36 | Georgia | $80,315 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $71,310 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $70,735 |
| 39 | Delaware | $79,104 |
| 40 | Montana | $73,268 |
| 41 | Massachusetts | $76,721 |
| 42 | Colorado | $71,626 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $69,040 |
| 44 | Wisconsin | $67,603 |
| 45 | Maryland | $77,496 |
| 46 | New Hampshire | $75,611 |
| 47 | Florida | $69,935 |
| 48 | Indiana | $69,111 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $68,957 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $57,556 |
| 51 | Missouri | $61,740 |
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Updated January 8, 2025