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Best states for an assistant professor of psychology
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It seems like assistant professors of psychology are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for assistant professors of psychology aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. Turns out, the median salary for the highest 10% of assistant professors of psychology in America is $91,000.
In order to get you the best states for assistant professors of psychology, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.New York is the best state, and Eureka is the city with the highest pay for assistant professors of psychology.
10 best states for assistant professors of psychology in 2026
1. New York
Total assistant professor of psychology jobs: 1,042 Average annual salary: $78,940 Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $118,000 Location Quotient: 2.18
2. Rhode Island
Total assistant professor of psychology jobs: 47 Average annual salary: $79,764 Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $120,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
3. Indiana
Total assistant professor of psychology jobs: 229 Average annual salary: $70,152 Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
4. District of Columbia
Total assistant professor of psychology jobs: 112 Average annual salary: $77,249 Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $112,000 Location Quotient: 1.79
5. California
Total assistant professor of psychology jobs: 597 Average annual salary: $91,253 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $126,000 Location Quotient: 0.55
6. Connecticut
Total assistant professor of psychology jobs: 88 Average annual salary: $79,338 Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $119,000 Location Quotient: 0.71
7. Utah
Total assistant professor of psychology jobs: 143 Average annual salary: $67,118 Lowest 10 percent earn: $50,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
8. Minnesota
Total assistant professor of psychology jobs: 179 Average annual salary: $72,848 Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $95,000 Location Quotient: 0.72
9. Wyoming
Total assistant professor of psychology jobs: 13 Average annual salary: $74,891 Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $97,000 Location Quotient: 0.58
10. New Hampshire
Total assistant professor of psychology jobs: 36 Average annual salary: $78,123 Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $116,000 Location Quotient: 0.55
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Detailed list of the best states for an assistant professor of psychology
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $78,940 | $52,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,042 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $79,764 | $52,000 | 1,059,639 | 47 |
| 3 | Indiana | $70,152 | $52,000 | 6,666,818 | 229 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $77,249 | $52,000 | 693,972 | 112 |
| 5 | California | $91,253 | $65,000 | 39,536,653 | 597 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $79,338 | $52,000 | 3,588,184 | 88 |
| 7 | Utah | $67,118 | $50,000 | 3,101,833 | 143 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $72,848 | $55,000 | 5,576,606 | 179 |
| 9 | Wyoming | $74,891 | $57,000 | 579,315 | 13 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $78,123 | $52,000 | 1,342,795 | 36 |
| 11 | Nevada | $81,447 | $59,000 | 2,998,039 | 24 |
| 12 | Illinois | $70,988 | $53,000 | 12,802,023 | 332 |
| 13 | Delaware | $78,337 | $52,000 | 961,939 | 23 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $72,256 | $48,000 | 9,005,644 | 298 |
| 15 | Oregon | $66,256 | $49,000 | 4,142,776 | 242 |
| 16 | Iowa | $64,582 | $49,000 | 3,145,711 | 130 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $64,450 | $43,000 | 12,805,537 | 554 |
| 18 | Vermont | $63,736 | $43,000 | 623,657 | 62 |
| 19 | Michigan | $64,064 | $45,000 | 9,962,311 | 280 |
| 20 | Mississippi | $61,302 | $46,000 | 2,984,100 | 138 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $62,080 | $47,000 | 1,920,076 | 113 |
| 22 | Alabama | $62,396 | $47,000 | 4,874,747 | 191 |
| 23 | Alaska | $62,265 | $52,000 | 739,795 | 56 |
| 24 | Louisiana | $60,702 | $46,000 | 4,684,333 | 203 |
| 25 | Massachusetts | $66,675 | $44,000 | 6,859,819 | 375 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $59,242 | $45,000 | 869,666 | 54 |
| 27 | Ohio | $61,650 | $44,000 | 11,658,609 | 257 |
| 28 | Arizona | $62,400 | $46,000 | 7,016,270 | 172 |
| 29 | Montana | $62,907 | $48,000 | 1,050,493 | 29 |
| 30 | Idaho | $63,402 | $47,000 | 1,716,943 | 33 |
| 31 | Maine | $60,886 | $41,000 | 1,335,907 | 47 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $62,612 | $48,000 | 755,393 | 13 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $60,767 | $44,000 | 10,273,419 | 265 |
| 34 | Virginia | $61,404 | $42,000 | 8,470,020 | 505 |
| 35 | Washington | $64,035 | $48,000 | 7,405,743 | 170 |
| 36 | Missouri | $61,472 | $46,000 | 6,113,532 | 161 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $57,192 | $43,000 | 6,715,984 | 170 |
| 38 | Texas | $57,641 | $43,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,014 |
| 39 | Maryland | $63,841 | $43,000 | 6,052,177 | 200 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $52,671 | $37,000 | 1,815,857 | 143 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $59,396 | $50,000 | 1,427,538 | 24 |
| 42 | Florida | $58,165 | $44,000 | 20,984,400 | 442 |
| 43 | Wisconsin | $55,585 | $41,000 | 5,795,483 | 225 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $58,685 | $43,000 | 5,024,369 | 112 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $57,365 | $43,000 | 3,930,864 | 72 |
| 46 | Colorado | $50,798 | $38,000 | 5,607,154 | 400 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $50,540 | $37,000 | 4,454,189 | 219 |
| 48 | Kansas | $53,350 | $41,000 | 2,913,123 | 102 |
| 49 | Georgia | $55,819 | $42,000 | 10,429,379 | 222 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $53,350 | $40,000 | 2,088,070 | 43 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $50,218 | $38,000 | 3,004,279 | 48 |
Highest paying states for assistant professors of psychology
| Rank | State | Avg. Assistant Professor Of Psychology Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $78,940 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $79,764 |
| 3 | Indiana | $70,152 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $77,249 |
| 5 | California | $91,253 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $79,338 |
| 7 | Utah | $67,118 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $72,848 |
| 9 | Wyoming | $74,891 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $78,123 |
| 11 | Nevada | $81,447 |
| 12 | Illinois | $70,988 |
| 13 | Delaware | $78,337 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $72,256 |
| 15 | Oregon | $66,256 |
| 16 | Iowa | $64,582 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $64,450 |
| 18 | Vermont | $63,736 |
| 19 | Michigan | $64,064 |
| 20 | Mississippi | $61,302 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $62,080 |
| 22 | Alabama | $62,396 |
| 23 | Alaska | $62,265 |
| 24 | Louisiana | $60,702 |
| 25 | Massachusetts | $66,675 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $59,242 |
| 27 | Ohio | $61,650 |
| 28 | Arizona | $62,400 |
| 29 | Montana | $62,907 |
| 30 | Idaho | $63,402 |
| 31 | Maine | $60,886 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $62,612 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $60,767 |
| 34 | Virginia | $61,404 |
| 35 | Washington | $64,035 |
| 36 | Missouri | $61,472 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $57,192 |
| 38 | Texas | $57,641 |
| 39 | Maryland | $63,841 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $52,671 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $59,396 |
| 42 | Florida | $58,165 |
| 43 | Wisconsin | $55,585 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $58,685 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $57,365 |
| 46 | Colorado | $50,798 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $50,540 |
| 48 | Kansas | $53,350 |
| 49 | Georgia | $55,819 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $53,350 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $50,218 |
Expert opinions on the best states for assistant professors of psychology
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Assistant professors of psychology to find work opportunities?
Dr. Rodney Rohde Ph.D.
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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Updated January 8, 2025