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Associate professor of english salary

Average associate professor of english salary

$56,357

$27.09 hourly rate

Entry-level associate professor of english salary
$34,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Associate Professor of English Salary

The average Associate Professor of English earns about $56,357 per year, which is approximately $27 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly based on factors like geographic location, years of experience, and specific institutional affiliation. In states such as California and New York, salaries tend to be higher, reflecting the cost of living and demand for qualified educators.

Salary Estimates by State

Here's a quick overview of average salaries by state:

  • California: $65,000
  • New York: $62,000
  • Texas: $54,000
  • Florida: $50,000

In addition, opportunities for advancement in academia can lead to increased earning potential. Positions such as department head or program director can significantly enhance salary prospects. For those looking to enter this field, understanding these dynamics is crucial for making informed decisions about career paths and negotiating salaries effectively.

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Associate professor of english salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and Comparably, the average salary for an associate professor of english typically falls between $56,357 and $99,959.
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Average associate professor of english salary by state

The average associate professor of english salary in New York, Rhode Island, and Connecticut are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average associate professor of english salary states are Tennessee, Georgia, and New Mexico.

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Highest paying states for associate professors of english

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York$79,371$38.16
2Rhode Island$75,261$36.18
3District of Columbia$73,141$35.16
4Vermont$65,021$31.26
5Connecticut$74,045$35.60
6Oregon$64,489$31.00
7Michigan$62,154$29.88
8South Dakota$57,113$27.46
9New Hampshire$73,031$35.11
10Nevada$73,476$35.33
11Montana$61,165$29.41
12Delaware$70,760$34.02
13Louisiana$57,089$27.45
14California$72,427$34.82
15Massachusetts$67,335$32.37
16Wisconsin$57,737$27.76
17Maine$58,533$28.14
18Pennsylvania$55,875$26.86
19West Virginia$51,505$24.76
20Alaska$57,269$27.53
21North Dakota$62,370$29.99
22New Jersey$60,700$29.18
23Mississippi$52,041$25.02
24Indiana$59,304$28.51
25Washington$62,041$29.83
26Utah$53,730$25.83
27Nebraska$52,428$25.21
28North Carolina$52,944$25.45
29Maryland$57,211$27.51
30South Carolina$51,776$24.89
31Virginia$51,901$24.95
32Kentucky$49,167$23.64
33Ohio$51,377$24.70
34Colorado$49,548$23.82
35Alabama$47,447$22.81
36Hawaii$58,720$28.23
37Kansas$48,039$23.10
38Iowa$46,104$22.17
39Florida$49,140$23.63
40Illinois$50,125$24.10
41Minnesota$46,399$22.31
42Missouri$47,064$22.63
43Wyoming$46,265$22.24
44Arkansas$45,884$22.06
45Texas$41,706$20.05
46Arizona$47,509$22.84
47Tennessee$45,347$21.80
48New Mexico$42,155$20.27
49Oklahoma$35,487$17.06
50Georgia$43,473$20.90
51Idaho$36,973$17.78
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Highest paying cities for associate professors of english

The highest-paying cities for associate professors of english are New York, NY, Santa Rosa, CA, and New Brunswick, NJ.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York, NY$79,681$38.31
2Santa Rosa, CA$77,156$37.09
3New Brunswick, NJ$60,642$29.15
4Evansville, IN$57,773$27.78
5Baltimore, MD$57,579$27.68
6Hampton, VA$52,050$25.02
7Chicago, IL$50,305$24.19
8Huntsville, AL$47,200$22.69
9Austin, TX$42,218$20.30
10Roswell, NM$42,205$20.29

Associate professor of english salary details

An associate professor of english's salary ranges from $34,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $92,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average associate professor of english salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an associate professor of english's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$92,000$7,667$44
75th Percentile$73,000$6,083$35
Average$56,357$4,696$27
25th Percentile$43,000$3,583$21
10th Percentile$34,000$2,833$16

Highest paying associate professor of english jobs

The highest paying types of associate professors of english are professor, associate professor, and adjunct professor.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
English As A Second Language Instructor$52,775$4,398$25.3769,978
English As A Second Language Teacher$55,428$4,619$26.6597,211
ESL Instructor$53,226$4,436$25.5926,173
English Language Teacher$57,831$4,819$27.8074,779
English Instructor$53,915$4,493$25.9227,111
Adjunct English Instructor$55,901$4,658$26.8838,052

Top companies hiring associate professors of english now:

  1. Stevenson University jobs (2)
  2. University of Notre Dame jobs (5)
  3. University of Southern Indiana jobs (5)
  4. ESL Federal Credit Union jobs (3)
  5. Accenture jobs (14)

Which companies pay associate professors of english the most?

Associate professor of english salaries at Rutgers University and University of Mississippi are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average associate professor of english salary at companies like University of Notre Dame and Alphanumeric are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Rutgers University$79,236$38.09
2University of Mississippi$70,967$34.12
3University of Notre Dame$69,776$33.55
4Alphanumeric$67,868$32.63
5Johns Hopkins University$63,412$30.49
6Mount Holyoke College$62,759$30.17
7University of Southern Indiana$60,625$29.15
8Pacific Union College$60,471$29.07
9Drew University$55,758$26.81
10Roanoke College$54,229$26.07
11Accenture$53,537$25.74
12Georgia Southwestern State University$52,118$25.06
13Hampton University$50,509$24.28
14Southern Arkansas University$48,461$23.30
15Washington Adventist University$47,314$22.75
16Oakwood University$42,655$20.51
17Millikin University$37,178$17.87
18Santa Rosa High School$37,161$17.87

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Associate professor of english salary trends

The average associate professor of english salary has risen by $6,200 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average associate professor of english earned $50,157 annually, but today, they earn $56,357 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for associate professors of english over the last decade.

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Average associate professor of english salary over time

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Associate professor of english salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$56,400$27.09+0.7%
2025$55,900$26.89+2.8%
2024$54,400$26.15+2.5%
2023$53,000$25.49+1.8%
2022$52,100$25.03+2.7%

Recently added associate professor of english salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
AccentureTrust & Safety New Associate: Bilingual-English/IndonesianAustin, TX03/29/2025$55,097
Nc State UniversityAssistant/Associate Professor In English Language Arts EducationRaleigh, NC02/16/2025$31,305
Devry UniversityEnglish Associate ProfessorDecatur, GA01/17/2025$75,000
Nc State UniversityAssistant/Associate Professor In English Language Arts EducationRaleigh, NC12/11/2024$31,305
ExpediaPartner Success Associate-Spanish and English Fluency RequiredChicago, IL10/25/2024$67,000
A2MendAssistant/Associate Professor of English Tenure-Track)Rowe, MA10/21/2024$56,190
Expedia, Inc.Partner Success Associate-Spanish and English Fluency RequiredChicago, IL09/26/2024$67,000
Institute for Professionals In TaxationPartner Success Associate-Spanish and English Fluency RequiredChicago, IL09/26/2024$67,000
Nc State UniversityAssistant/Associate Professor In English Language ArtsRaleigh, NC09/26/2024$31,305
Compa Technologies, Inc.Partner Success Associate-Spanish and English Fluency RequiredChicago, IL09/26/2024$67,000

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