Best cities for an associate professor of surgery
The best cities for associate professors of surgery are Pittsburgh, PA, Indianapolis, IN, and Toledo, OH, based on factors like average salary and job availability per capita. Jobs and pay for associate professors of surgery vary across the country, but we've determined the ten best cities for associate professors of surgery in the U.S.
Whether you're starting your career as an associate professor of surgery or considering a move, this list of the best cities for associate professors of surgery to live in will help you decide. These aren't just the best-paying cities for associate professors of surgery. We also consider how easy it is to find work as an associate professor of surgery. While the absolute best city for associate professors of surgery is Pittsburgh, PA, there are plenty of other great places to consider.
Keep reading to learn more about the best cities for associate professors of surgery in 2024.
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10 best cities for associate professors of surgery in 2026
1. Pittsburgh, PA
Total associate professor of surgery jobs: 15 Average annual salary: $229,234 Lowest 10 percent warn: $124,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $421,000 Location quotient: 14.16 2. Indianapolis, IN
Total associate professor of surgery jobs: 7 Average annual salary: $268,308 Lowest 10 percent warn: $143,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $501,000 Location quotient: 5.07 3. Toledo, OH
Total associate professor of surgery jobs: 0 Average annual salary: $289,575 Lowest 10 percent warn: $156,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $536,000 Location quotient: 0.00 4. Cleveland, OH
Total associate professor of surgery jobs: 0 Average annual salary: $285,191 Lowest 10 percent warn: $154,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $526,000 Location quotient: 0.00 5. Columbus, OH
Total associate professor of surgery jobs: 0 Average annual salary: $282,653 Lowest 10 percent warn: $152,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $524,000 Location quotient: 0.00 6. Cincinnati, OH
Total associate professor of surgery jobs: 0 Average annual salary: $282,214 Lowest 10 percent warn: $151,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $525,000 Location quotient: 0.00 7. Portland, OR
Total associate professor of surgery jobs: 0 Average annual salary: $317,163 Lowest 10 percent warn: $171,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $586,000 Location quotient: 0.00 8. Fort Wayne, IN
Total associate professor of surgery jobs: 0 Average annual salary: $272,206 Lowest 10 percent warn: $146,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $506,000 Location quotient: 0.00 9. Philadelphia, PA
Total associate professor of surgery jobs: 9 Average annual salary: $222,667 Lowest 10 percent warn: $121,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $408,000 Location quotient: 5.31 10. Minneapolis, MN
Total associate professor of surgery jobs: 0 Average annual salary: $259,758 Lowest 10 percent warn: $139,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $483,000 Location quotient: 0.00
Best cities for associate professors of surgery
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Indianapolis, IN
- Toledo, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Cincinnati, OH
- Portland, OR
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Philadelphia, PA
- Minneapolis, MN
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Detailed list of the best cities for an associate professor of surgery
| Rank | City | Average salary | Lowest 10% Earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsburgh, PA | $229,234 | $124,000 | 303,625 | 15 |
| 2 | Indianapolis, IN | $268,308 | $143,000 | 855,164 | 7 |
| 3 | Toledo, OH | $289,575 | $156,000 | 278,508 | - |
| 4 | Cleveland, OH | $285,191 | $154,000 | 385,809 | - |
| 5 | Columbus, OH | $282,653 | $152,000 | 860,090 | - |
| 6 | Cincinnati, OH | $282,214 | $151,000 | 298,800 | - |
| 7 | Portland, OR | $317,163 | $171,000 | 639,863 | - |
| 8 | Fort Wayne, IN | $272,206 | $146,000 | 264,488 | - |
| 9 | Philadelphia, PA | $222,667 | $121,000 | 1,567,872 | 9 |
| 10 | Minneapolis, MN | $259,758 | $139,000 | 413,651 | - |
| 11 | Saint Paul, MN | $259,507 | $139,000 | 302,398 | - |
| 12 | Seattle, WA | $270,431 | $147,000 | 704,352 | - |
| 13 | Winston-Salem, NC | $229,933 | $124,000 | 242,203 | - |
| 14 | Saint Louis, MO | $237,339 | $125,000 | 311,404 | - |
| 15 | Greensboro, NC | $229,579 | $124,000 | 287,027 | - |
| 16 | Durham, NC | $228,586 | $123,000 | 263,016 | - |
| 17 | Raleigh, NC | $227,731 | $123,000 | 458,880 | - |
| 18 | Reno, NV | $230,174 | $123,000 | 245,255 | - |
| 19 | Kansas City, MO | $234,242 | $123,000 | 481,420 | - |
| 20 | Lexington, KY | $192,887 | $103,000 | 318,449 | 10 |
| 21 | Charlotte, NC | $226,679 | $122,000 | 842,051 | - |
| 22 | Omaha, NE | $225,151 | $118,000 | 446,970 | - |
| 23 | Lincoln, NE | $221,149 | $116,000 | 280,364 | - |
| 24 | Anchorage, AK | $244,650 | $144,000 | 298,192 | - |
| 25 | Atlanta, GA | $225,896 | $120,000 | 472,522 | 2 |
| 26 | Albuquerque, NM | $221,256 | $118,000 | 559,277 | - |
| 27 | North Las Vegas, NV | $218,479 | $116,000 | 238,702 | - |
| 28 | Las Vegas, NV | $218,001 | $116,000 | 632,912 | - |
| 29 | Henderson, NV | $217,152 | $115,000 | 292,969 | - |
| 30 | Newark, NJ | $248,344 | $134,000 | 281,764 | - |
| 31 | Jersey City, NJ | $248,238 | $134,000 | 264,152 | - |
| 32 | Detroit, MI | $204,815 | $110,000 | 672,795 | - |
| 33 | Washington, DC | $272,535 | $148,000 | 681,170 | - |
| 34 | Louisville, KY | $193,084 | $103,000 | 597,337 | - |
| 35 | Wichita, KS | $192,433 | $101,000 | 389,902 | - |
| 36 | Denver, CO | $220,729 | $115,000 | 693,060 | - |
| 37 | Baltimore, MD | $238,462 | $130,000 | 614,664 | - |
| 38 | Aurora, CO | $220,522 | $115,000 | 361,710 | - |
| 39 | Dallas, TX | $189,281 | $101,000 | 1,317,929 | 3 |
| 40 | Boston, MA | $215,364 | $115,000 | 673,184 | - |
| 41 | Buffalo, NY | $217,540 | $117,000 | 256,902 | 4 |
| 42 | Colorado Springs, CO | $218,162 | $114,000 | 465,101 | - |
| 43 | Madison, WI | $185,568 | $99,000 | 252,551 | - |
| 44 | New Orleans, LA | $177,707 | $94,000 | 391,495 | 4 |
| 45 | Nashville, TN | $176,142 | $94,000 | 660,388 | - |
| 46 | Irving, TX | $189,447 | $101,000 | 238,289 | - |
| 47 | Plano, TX | $190,193 | $102,000 | 286,057 | - |
| 48 | Lubbock, TX | $189,330 | $101,000 | 252,506 | - |
| 49 | Garland, TX | $189,851 | $102,000 | 234,943 | - |
| 50 | Milwaukee, WI | $184,005 | $98,000 | 595,047 | - |
Highest paying cities for associate professors of surgery
| Rank | City | Avg. associate professor of surgery salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland, OR | $317,163 |
| 2 | Toledo, OH | $289,575 |
| 3 | Carmel, IN | $269,293 |
| 4 | New Brunswick, NJ | $247,566 |
| 5 | Baltimore, MD | $238,462 |
| 6 | Columbia, MO | $236,495 |
| 7 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $233,601 |
| 8 | Pittsburgh, PA | $229,234 |
| 9 | Atlanta, GA | $225,896 |
| 10 | Fort Collins, CO | $224,352 |
| 11 | Las Vegas, NV | $218,002 |
| 12 | Rochester, NY | $217,673 |
| 13 | Ann Arbor, MI | $205,472 |
| 14 | Chicago, IL | $200,771 |
| 15 | Manhattan, KS | $199,009 |
| 16 | Dallas, TX | $189,281 |
| 17 | Madison, WI | $185,569 |
| 18 | Charlottesville, VA | $182,155 |
| 19 | San Francisco, CA | $180,683 |
| 20 | Baton Rouge, LA | $178,340 |
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Updated January 8, 2025