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The average salary for an Associate Professor of Medicine is approximately $152,002 annually. This figure can vary significantly based on factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and specific medical fields. For example, professionals in urban centers often see higher salaries due to increased demand and cost of living.
States like California and New York tend to offer some of the highest salaries for this position, reflecting the competitive nature of these regions. Additionally, the demand for skilled educators in medicine continues to rise as healthcare evolves.
Beyond salary, Associate Professors of Medicine play a crucial role in academic medicine, influencing curriculum development and student mentorship. This position not only enhances your professional journey but also offers a chance to contribute meaningfully to healthcare education.
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The highest-paying states for associate professors of medicine are Oregon, Ohio, and Washington. The lowest average associate professor of medicine salary states are Oklahoma, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $175,147 | $84.21 |
| 2 | Colorado | $168,457 | $80.99 |
| 3 | Mississippi | $159,978 | $76.91 |
| 4 | Iowa | $160,068 | $76.96 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $172,456 | $82.91 |
| 6 | Ohio | $171,199 | $82.31 |
| 7 | Utah | $159,847 | $76.85 |
| 8 | Washington | $168,726 | $81.12 |
| 9 | Alaska | $161,561 | $77.67 |
| 10 | Indiana | $164,899 | $79.28 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $154,569 | $74.31 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $164,652 | $79.16 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $155,281 | $74.65 |
| 14 | North Carolina | $157,234 | $75.59 |
| 15 | Alabama | $152,766 | $73.45 |
| 16 | Texas | $147,997 | $71.15 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $152,835 | $73.48 |
| 18 | Nebraska | $147,798 | $71.06 |
| 19 | Georgia | $157,655 | $75.80 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $153,966 | $74.02 |
| 21 | New Mexico | $153,030 | $73.57 |
| 22 | Missouri | $153,882 | $73.98 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $149,732 | $71.99 |
| 24 | Maryland | $160,764 | $77.29 |
| 25 | Nevada | $154,888 | $74.47 |
| 26 | New York | $148,297 | $71.30 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $138,851 | $66.76 |
| 28 | Connecticut | $146,328 | $70.35 |
| 29 | Kansas | $141,876 | $68.21 |
| 30 | Michigan | $140,254 | $67.43 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $133,594 | $64.23 |
| 32 | Vermont | $133,510 | $64.19 |
| 33 | Florida | $142,173 | $68.35 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $131,114 | $63.04 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $125,763 | $60.46 |
| 36 | New Hampshire | $136,449 | $65.60 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $138,903 | $66.78 |
| 38 | Idaho | $142,839 | $68.67 |
| 39 | Virginia | $135,517 | $65.15 |
| 40 | Montana | $133,399 | $64.13 |
| 41 | Wisconsin | $125,401 | $60.29 |
| 42 | Maine | $114,742 | $55.16 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $133,336 | $64.10 |
| 44 | California | $141,110 | $67.84 |
| 45 | Delaware | $140,201 | $67.40 |
| 46 | Illinois | $134,577 | $64.70 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $131,568 | $63.25 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $128,182 | $61.63 |
| 49 | Arizona | $131,871 | $63.40 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $99,809 | $47.99 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $95,830 | $46.07 |
The highest-paying cities for associate professors of medicine are Cincinnati, OH, Aurora, CO, and Fairbanks, AK.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati, OH | $222,464 | $106.95 |
| 2 | Aurora, CO | $213,934 | $102.85 |
| 3 | Fairbanks, AK | $210,786 | $101.34 |
| 4 | Indianapolis, IN | $207,564 | $99.79 |
| 5 | Ames, IA | $198,340 | $95.36 |
| 6 | Atlanta, GA | $193,672 | $93.11 |
| 7 | Salt Lake City, UT | $190,971 | $91.81 |
| 8 | Saint Louis, MO | $184,745 | $88.82 |
| 9 | Pittsburgh, PA | $181,255 | $87.14 |
| 10 | Boston, MA | $179,596 | $86.34 |
| 11 | Jacksonville, FL | $178,905 | $86.01 |
| 12 | Dothan, AL | $176,346 | $84.78 |
| 13 | Dallas, TX | $175,395 | $84.32 |
| 14 | Albany, NY | $174,301 | $83.80 |
| 15 | Las Vegas, NV | $174,262 | $83.78 |
| 16 | New Haven, CT | $164,205 | $78.94 |
| 17 | San Francisco, CA | $162,792 | $78.27 |
| 18 | Ann Arbor, MI | $156,795 | $75.38 |
| 19 | Shreveport, LA | $150,752 | $72.48 |
| 20 | Charlottesville, VA | $149,697 | $71.97 |
An associate professor of medicine's salary ranges from $70,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $328,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $328,000 | $27,333 | $158 |
| 75th Percentile | $227,000 | $18,917 | $109 |
| Average | $152,002 | $12,667 | $73 |
| 25th Percentile | $101,000 | $8,417 | $49 |
| 10th Percentile | $70,000 | $5,833 | $34 |
The highest paying types of associate professors of medicine are assistant professor of medicine, clinical professor, and professor.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health And Physical Education Teacher | $47,140 | $3,928 | $22.66 | 156,643 |
| Medical Assisting Instructor | $55,379 | $4,615 | $26.62 | 68,570 |
| Dental Assisting Instructor | $48,268 | $4,022 | $23.21 | 56,556 |
| Medical Instructor | $58,118 | $4,843 | $27.94 | 80,589 |
| Nutrition Educator | $34,652 | $2,888 | $16.66 | 8,649 |
| Faculty Member | $102,849 | $8,571 | $49.45 | 30,325 |
Top companies hiring associate professors of medicine now:
Associate professor of medicine salaries at Trinity Health and IUPUI are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average associate professor of medicine salary at companies like Marshall University and UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trinity Health | $280,639 | $134.92 |
| 2 | IUPUI | $278,753 | $134.02 |
| 3 | Marshall University | $275,405 | $132.41 |
| 4 | UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS | $252,800 | $121.54 |
| 5 | IU Health Inc | $242,264 | $116.47 |
| 6 | Kaiser Permanente | $242,034 | $116.36 |
| 7 | Community Health Systems | $240,826 | $115.78 |
| 8 | St. Peter's Health Partners | $239,691 | $115.24 |
| 9 | Regeneron | $223,894 | $107.64 |
| 10 | UT Health East Texas | $223,397 | $107.40 |
| 11 | Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine | $221,152 | $106.32 |
| 12 | Massachusetts General Hospital | $213,770 | $102.77 |
| 13 | University of Illinois System | $206,656 | $99.35 |
| 14 | Geisinger Medical Center | $203,349 | $97.76 |
| 15 | South Dakota Board Of Regents | $201,814 | $97.03 |
| 16 | Emory Healthcare | $199,791 | $96.05 |
| 17 | Southern Illinois University | $196,480 | $94.46 |
| 18 | University of Kentucky | $195,106 | $93.80 |
| 19 | Highmark | $190,162 | $91.42 |
| 20 | Frostburg State University | $186,789 | $89.80 |
The average associate professor of medicine salary has risen by $29,498 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average associate professor of medicine earned $122,504 annually, but today, they earn $152,002 a year. That works out to a 0% change in pay for associate professors of medicine over the last decade.
Compare associate professor of medicine salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare associate professor of medicine salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $152,000 | $73.08 | +1.8% |
| 2025 | $149,000 | $71.77 | -0.1% |
| 2024 | $149,000 | $71.81 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | $150,000 | $72.18 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | $152,000 | $73.28 | +8.6% |
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