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The average salary for an Associate Professor of Theology is approximately $98,037 per year, translating to around $47 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as location, institution type, and years of experience. For example, those with extensive experience and advanced degrees may command higher salaries.
In specific regions and universities, salaries can increase substantially. For instance, states like California and New York often provide higher compensation due to the cost of living and demand for theology educators. Cities such as Los Angeles and New York City consistently rank among the highest for salaries.
Beyond teaching, opportunities for professional development and administrative roles exist, allowing for career advancement. Engaging in research, publishing papers, and participating in academic conferences further enhance prospects in this field.
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The average associate professor of theology salary in Oregon, New Jersey, and Ohio are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average associate professor of theology salary states are Florida, Maine, and Arkansas.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $151,243 | $72.71 |
| 2 | Mississippi | $126,330 | $60.74 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $140,647 | $67.62 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $126,516 | $60.83 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $137,032 | $65.88 |
| 6 | Ohio | $136,319 | $65.54 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $123,315 | $59.29 |
| 8 | Alaska | $125,146 | $60.17 |
| 9 | Utah | $119,514 | $57.46 |
| 10 | Indiana | $127,084 | $61.10 |
| 11 | New York | $122,799 | $59.04 |
| 12 | Washington | $129,494 | $62.26 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $118,677 | $57.06 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $125,657 | $60.41 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $120,937 | $58.14 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $115,316 | $55.44 |
| 17 | Michigan | $109,085 | $52.44 |
| 18 | Alabama | $106,663 | $51.28 |
| 19 | Maryland | $121,407 | $58.37 |
| 20 | Colorado | $110,061 | $52.91 |
| 21 | Nevada | $118,524 | $56.98 |
| 22 | Iowa | $107,476 | $51.67 |
| 23 | Vermont | $103,609 | $49.81 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $113,030 | $54.34 |
| 25 | Missouri | $112,529 | $54.10 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $112,152 | $53.92 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $104,603 | $50.29 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $99,064 | $47.63 |
| 29 | West Virginia | $94,639 | $45.50 |
| 30 | Delaware | $113,423 | $54.53 |
| 31 | Virginia | $105,400 | $50.67 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $109,104 | $52.45 |
| 33 | Georgia | $107,793 | $51.82 |
| 34 | Kansas | $97,663 | $46.95 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $90,137 | $43.34 |
| 36 | Wisconsin | $93,277 | $44.84 |
| 37 | Texas | $93,023 | $44.72 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $90,475 | $43.50 |
| 39 | Idaho | $102,548 | $49.30 |
| 40 | Illinois | $100,071 | $48.11 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $96,423 | $46.36 |
| 42 | Maine | $88,396 | $42.50 |
| 43 | Montana | $89,768 | $43.16 |
| 44 | California | $100,653 | $48.39 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $89,956 | $43.25 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $85,665 | $41.19 |
| 47 | Florida | $89,748 | $43.15 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $86,896 | $41.78 |
| 49 | Arizona | $90,233 | $43.38 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $66,925 | $32.18 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $64,429 | $30.98 |
The highest-paying cities for associate professors of theology are Washington, DC, Princeton, NJ, and Duluth, MN.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington, DC | $171,987 | $82.69 |
| 2 | Princeton, NJ | $163,102 | $78.41 |
| 3 | Duluth, MN | $130,776 | $62.87 |
| 4 | Saint Louis, MO | $122,008 | $58.66 |
| 5 | Kansas City, MO | $118,128 | $56.79 |
| 6 | Berrien Springs, MI | $112,146 | $53.92 |
| 7 | Los Angeles, CA | $99,503 | $47.84 |
| 8 | Milwaukee, WI | $96,058 | $46.18 |
An associate professor of theology's salary ranges from $38,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $247,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $247,000 | $20,583 | $119 |
| 75th Percentile | $159,000 | $13,250 | $76 |
| Average | $98,037 | $8,170 | $47 |
| 25th Percentile | $60,000 | $5,000 | $29 |
| 10th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
The highest paying types of associate professors of theology are assistant professor of medicine, clinical professor, and professor.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Member | $102,849 | $8,571 | $49.45 | 30,325 |
| Medical Instructor | $58,118 | $4,843 | $27.94 | 80,589 |
| Adjunct Faculty Member | $60,817 | $5,068 | $29.24 | 28,981 |
| Medical Assisting Instructor | $55,379 | $4,615 | $26.62 | 68,570 |
| Dental Assisting Instructor | $48,268 | $4,022 | $23.21 | 56,556 |
| Nutrition Educator | $34,652 | $2,888 | $16.66 | 8,649 |
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Associate professor of theology salaries at Saint Louis University and Marquette University are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average associate professor of theology salary at companies like Georgetown University and Loyola Marymount University are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Louis University | $163,176 | $78.45 |
| 2 | Marquette University | $122,259 | $58.78 |
| 3 | Georgetown University | $112,206 | $53.95 |
| 4 | Loyola Marymount University | $109,793 | $52.79 |
| 5 | Princeton Theological Seminary | $76,120 | $36.60 |
| 6 | Rockhurst High School | $66,943 | $32.18 |
| 7 | The College of St. Scholastica | $66,256 | $31.85 |
| 8 | Andrews University | $54,827 | $26.36 |
The average associate professor of theology salary has risen by $19,025 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average associate professor of theology earned $79,012 annually, but today, they earn $98,037 a year. That works out to a 0% change in pay for associate professors of theology over the last decade.
Compare associate professor of theology salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare associate professor of theology salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,000 | $47.13 | +1.8% |
| 2024 | $96,300 | $46.29 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | $96,300 | $46.32 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | $96,800 | $46.55 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | $98,300 | $47.26 | +8.6% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University of Chicago Inc. | Theology, John Cardinal Cody Endowed Chair (Associate Professor), Tenure Track | Chicago, IL | 03/26/2025 | $120,000 |
| Stonehill College, Inc. | Associate Professor of Religion and Theology | Easton, MA | 02/19/2025 | $76,950 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Theology, John Cardinal Cody Endowed Chair (Associate Professor), Tenure Track | Chicago, IL | 02/17/2025 | $120,000 |
| Concordia University Irvine | Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of New Testament Theology | Irvine, CA | 02/16/2025 | $66,000 |
| Pontifical College Josephinum | Associate Professor of Theology | Columbus, OH | 02/04/2025 | $58,000 |
| Concordia University-Irvine Ca | Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Systematic Theology | Irvine, CA | 01/03/2025 | $66,000 |
| Loyola University Campus | Theology, John Cardinal Cody Endowed Chair (Associate Professor), Tenure Track | Chicago, IL | 12/11/2024 | $120,000 |
| Loyola University of Chicago Inc. | Theology, John Cardinal Cody Endowed Chair (Associate Professor), Tenure Track | Chicago, IL | 12/05/2024 | $120,000 |
| The Catholic University of America | Associate Professor of Theology | Washington, DC | 07/01/2024 | $78,000 |
| Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Inc. | Associate Professor of Theological Studies | Kansas City, MO | 01/02/2024 | $51,653 |
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