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Assistant professor of spanish salary

Average assistant professor of spanish salary

$61,909

$29.76 hourly rate

Entry-level assistant professor of spanish salary
$44,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Assistant Professor of Spanish Salary

The average salary for an Assistant Professor of Spanish in the United States is approximately $61,909 per year, translating to about $30 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly based on several factors, including geographic location, level of experience, and the institution's type.

How Much Does an Assistant Professor of Spanish Make?

In addition to the base salary, many institutions offer benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and sabbaticals, which can enhance the total compensation package. Salary increases may occur with tenure or advanced degrees, adding to the overall earning potential.

Where Can an Assistant Professor of Spanish Earn More?

States like California and New York frequently report higher salaries for this position. The demand for Spanish language education in diverse settings, including public schools and universities, contributes to competitive wage offerings. Additionally, opportunities in urban areas typically present higher salary ranges.

Salary Estimates from Across the Web

  • According to various salary reports, earnings for Assistant Professors of Spanish can range from $50,000 to $80,000 depending on experience and location.
  • Research shows a trend towards increasing salaries over time, reflecting the growing importance of language education.
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Assistant professor of spanish salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor and Comparably, the average salary for an assistant professor of spanish typically falls between $61,909 and $115,255.
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$61,909yearly
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$110,098yearly
comparably[2]
$115,255yearly
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$64,674yearly

Average assistant professor of spanish salary by state

The average assistant professor of spanish salary in California, North Dakota, and New York are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average assistant professor of spanish salary states are Mississippi, Arkansas, and Hawaii.

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Highest paying states for assistant professors of spanish

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York$83,341$40.07
2Vermont$73,675$35.42
3New Jersey$77,550$37.28
4Massachusetts$76,264$36.67
5Michigan$72,383$34.80
6Pennsylvania$68,178$32.78
7Oregon$70,584$33.93
8California$87,403$42.02
9New Hampshire$81,088$38.98
10North Dakota$83,717$40.25
11Alaska$72,046$34.64
12Illinois$72,049$34.64
13District of Columbia$72,780$34.99
14Wisconsin$64,380$30.95
15Nebraska$63,461$30.51
16Louisiana$63,065$30.32
17Nevada$69,820$33.57
18Indiana$63,487$30.52
19Montana$65,317$31.40
20Virginia$64,846$31.18
21Washington$69,943$33.63
22Maryland$68,448$32.91
23Missouri$65,837$31.65
24North Carolina$63,950$30.75
25Minnesota$64,677$31.09
26Utah$61,123$29.39
27Connecticut$66,637$32.04
28Ohio$62,277$29.94
29Iowa$61,257$29.45
30Rhode Island$61,458$29.55
31Wyoming$63,460$30.51
32Tennessee$60,733$29.20
33Kentucky$57,658$27.72
34Florida$62,249$29.93
35Colorado$59,599$28.65
36Idaho$61,877$29.75
37Arizona$59,811$28.76
38Texas$56,167$27.00
39South Dakota$54,491$26.20
40Alabama$53,478$25.71
41Kansas$55,158$26.52
42Maine$55,546$26.70
43Mississippi$50,788$24.42
44West Virginia$44,089$21.20
45Delaware$59,836$28.77
46South Carolina$52,160$25.08
47Georgia$56,293$27.06
48Arkansas$50,588$24.32
49Hawaii$44,219$21.26
50Oklahoma$42,581$20.47
51New Mexico$39,252$18.87
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Highest paying cities for assistant professors of spanish

The highest-paying cities for assistant professors of spanish are Monterey, CA, New Brunswick, NJ, and Dearborn, MI.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Monterey, CA$90,782$43.65
2New Brunswick, NJ$77,525$37.27
3Dearborn, MI$72,567$34.89
4Naperville, IL$72,045$34.64
5Portland, OR$70,469$33.88
6Wilkes-Barre, PA$68,498$32.93
7Moorhead, MN$64,866$31.19
8Richmond, VA$64,694$31.10
9Winston-Salem, NC$64,218$30.87
10Richmond, IN$63,852$30.70
11Orlando, FL$62,547$30.07
12Johnson City, TN$62,462$30.03
13Providence, RI$61,475$29.56
14Cedar City, UT$61,419$29.53
15Richmond, KY$57,884$27.83
16Atlanta, GA$56,511$27.17
17Arlington, TX$56,342$27.09
18Wichita, KS$54,908$26.40
19Spartanburg, SC$52,978$25.47
20Mobile, AL$52,592$25.28

Assistant professor of spanish salary details

An assistant professor of spanish's salary ranges from $44,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $85,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average assistant professor of spanish salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an assistant professor of spanish's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$85,000$7,083$41
75th Percentile$73,000$6,083$35
Average$61,909$5,159$30
25th Percentile$52,000$4,333$25
10th Percentile$44,000$3,667$21

Highest paying assistant professor of spanish jobs

The highest paying types of assistant professors of spanish are professor, assistant professor, and german instructor.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
World Language Teacher$53,288$4,441$25.6273,200
Language Teacher$51,413$4,284$24.7274,479
Foreign Language Teacher$53,918$4,493$25.9273,406
Sign Language Teacher$54,210$4,517$26.0673,259
Language Instructor$57,946$4,829$27.8645,062
Foreign Language Instructor$62,177$5,181$29.8945,303

Top companies hiring assistant professors of spanish now:

  1. Middlebury College jobs (4)
  2. Rutgers University jobs (5)
  3. Eastern Washington University jobs (5)
  4. University of North Carolina jobs (8)
  5. University of Virginia jobs (6)

Which companies pay assistant professors of spanish the most?

Assistant professor of spanish salaries at Middlebury College and Claremont McKenna College are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average assistant professor of spanish salary at companies like United States Naval Academy and Yale University are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Middlebury College$79,872$38.40
2Claremont McKenna College$77,218$37.12
3United States Naval Academy$75,779$36.43
4Yale University$75,193$36.15
5Loyola University Maryland$74,830$35.98
6Chicago State University$74,553$35.84
7King's College$73,472$35.32
8Wilkes University$72,886$35.04
9The College of New Rochelle$72,747$34.97
10TD Bank$72,323$34.77
11Reed College$71,711$34.48
12Messiah College$71,698$34.47
13Suffolk County Community College$70,964$34.12
14Rutgers University$70,872$34.07
15Lincoln University$70,772$34.02
16University of Southern California$70,481$33.89
17University of Portland$70,470$33.88
18Manchester University$70,243$33.77
19Gettysburg College$70,164$33.73
20Le Moyne College$69,822$33.57

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$59,000$58,400$57,800$57,200$56,600$56,000
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Assistant professor of spanish salary trends

The average assistant professor of spanish salary has risen by $9,111 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average assistant professor of spanish earned $52,798 annually, but today, they earn $61,909 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for assistant professors of spanish over the last decade.

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Average assistant professor of spanish salary over time

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Assistant professor of spanish salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$61,900$29.76-0.1%
2025$62,000$29.79+3.4%
2024$59,900$28.79+3.9%
2023$57,600$27.67+2.3%
2022$56,200$27.03+3.3%

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Union CollegeAssistant Professor of Spanish and Hispanic StudiesSchenectady, NY03/15/2025$82,000
Union CollegeAssistant Professor of Spanish and Hispanic StudiesSchenectady, NY03/13/2025$82,000
Xavier UniversityAssistant Professor of SpanishCincinnati, OH03/11/2025$65,000
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