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Associate professor of theology salary

Average associate professor of theology salary

$98,037

$47.13 hourly rate

Entry-level associate professor of theology salary
$38,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Associate Professor of Theology Salary

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.

Where Associate Professors of Theology Earn More

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.

Career Opportunities

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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Where can an Associate Professor Of Theology earn more?

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Columbus, OH$171,987
Milwaukee, WI$96,058
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Saint Louis University$163,176
Andrews University$54,827

Average associate professor of theology salary by state

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.

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Highest paying states for associate professors of theology

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Oregon$151,243$72.71
2Mississippi$126,330$60.74
3District of Columbia$140,647$67.62
4Pennsylvania$126,516$60.83
5New Jersey$137,032$65.88
6Ohio$136,319$65.54
7Rhode Island$123,315$59.29
8Alaska$125,146$60.17
9Utah$119,514$57.46
10Indiana$127,084$61.10
11New York$122,799$59.04
12Washington$129,494$62.26
13North Carolina$118,677$57.06
14Massachusetts$125,657$60.41
15Connecticut$120,937$58.14
16Minnesota$115,316$55.44
17Michigan$109,085$52.44
18Alabama$106,663$51.28
19Maryland$121,407$58.37
20Colorado$110,061$52.91
21Nevada$118,524$56.98
22Iowa$107,476$51.67
23Vermont$103,609$49.81
24New Mexico$113,030$54.34
25Missouri$112,529$54.10
26North Dakota$112,152$53.92
27Nebraska$104,603$50.29
28Kentucky$99,064$47.63
29West Virginia$94,639$45.50
30Delaware$113,423$54.53
31Virginia$105,400$50.67
32New Hampshire$109,104$52.45
33Georgia$107,793$51.82
34Kansas$97,663$46.95
35South Dakota$90,137$43.34
36Wisconsin$93,277$44.84
37Texas$93,023$44.72
38Louisiana$90,475$43.50
39Idaho$102,548$49.30
40Illinois$100,071$48.11
41Wyoming$96,423$46.36
42Maine$88,396$42.50
43Montana$89,768$43.16
44California$100,653$48.39
45Tennessee$89,956$43.25
46Oklahoma$85,665$41.19
47Florida$89,748$43.15
48Arkansas$86,896$41.78
49Arizona$90,233$43.38
50South Carolina$66,925$32.18
51Hawaii$64,429$30.98
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Highest paying cities for associate professors of theology

The highest-paying cities for associate professors of theology are Washington, DC, Princeton, NJ, and Duluth, MN.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington, DC$171,987$82.69
2Princeton, NJ$163,102$78.41
3Duluth, MN$130,776$62.87
4Saint Louis, MO$122,008$58.66
5Kansas City, MO$118,128$56.79
6Berrien Springs, MI$112,146$53.92
7Los Angeles, CA$99,503$47.84
8Milwaukee, WI$96,058$46.18

Associate professor of theology salary details

An associate professor of theology's salary ranges from $38,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $247,000 at the 90th percentile.

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

What is an associate professor of theology's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly 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

Highest paying associate professor of theology jobs

The highest paying types of associate professors of theology are assistant professor of medicine, clinical professor, and professor.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Faculty Member$102,849$8,571$49.4530,325
Medical Instructor$58,118$4,843$27.9480,589
Adjunct Faculty Member$60,817$5,068$29.2428,981
Medical Assisting Instructor$55,379$4,615$26.6268,570
Dental Assisting Instructor$48,268$4,022$23.2156,556
Nutrition Educator$34,652$2,888$16.668,649

Top companies hiring associate professors of theology now:

  1. Saint Louis University jobs (2)
  2. Boston College jobs (1)
  3. Marquette University jobs (4)
  4. Georgetown University jobs (2)
  5. Concordia Seminary jobs (1)

Which companies pay associate professors of theology the most?

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.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Saint Louis University$163,176$78.45
2Marquette University$122,259$58.78
3Georgetown University$112,206$53.95
4Loyola Marymount University$109,793$52.79
5Princeton Theological Seminary$76,120$36.60
6Rockhurst High School$66,943$32.18
7The College of St. Scholastica$66,256$31.85
8Andrews University$54,827$26.36

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Associate professor of theology salary trends

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.

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Average associate professor of theology salary over time

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Associate professor of theology salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly 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%

Recently added associate professor of theology salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Loyola University of Chicago Inc.Theology, John Cardinal Cody Endowed Chair (Associate Professor), Tenure TrackChicago, IL03/26/2025$120,000
Stonehill College, Inc.Associate Professor of Religion and TheologyEaston, MA02/19/2025$76,950
Loyola University ChicagoTheology, John Cardinal Cody Endowed Chair (Associate Professor), Tenure TrackChicago, IL02/17/2025$120,000
Concordia University IrvineAssistant, Associate, or Full Professor of New Testament TheologyIrvine, CA02/16/2025$66,000
Pontifical College JosephinumAssociate Professor of TheologyColumbus, OH02/04/2025$58,000
Concordia University-Irvine CaAssistant, Associate, or Professor of Systematic TheologyIrvine, CA01/03/2025$66,000
Loyola University CampusTheology, John Cardinal Cody Endowed Chair (Associate Professor), Tenure TrackChicago, IL12/11/2024$120,000
Loyola University of Chicago Inc.Theology, John Cardinal Cody Endowed Chair (Associate Professor), Tenure TrackChicago, IL12/05/2024$120,000
The Catholic University of AmericaAssociate Professor of TheologyWashington, DC07/01/2024$78,000
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Inc.Associate Professor of Theological StudiesKansas City, MO01/02/2024$51,653

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