What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Ecology Professor?

We've identified 2 cities in New York where Ecology Professor jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Manhattan (0.9% above average), followed by New York and New York City. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Manhattan $88,353 $7,362 $1,699 $42.48 New York $88,255 $7,354 $1,697 $42.43 New York City $87,585 $7,298 $1,684 $42.11 Potsdam $86,846 $7,237 $1,670 $41.75 Staten Island $86,781 $7,231 $1,668 $41.72 Brooklyn $84,180 $7,015 $1,618 $40.47 Queens $83,536 $6,961 $1,606 $40.16 Bronx $83,400 $6,950 $1,603 $40.10 Hempstead $83,253 $6,937 $1,601 $40.03 West Point $83,120 $6,926 $1,598 $39.96

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Ecology Professor Salary in New York

Q: How much does an Ecology Professor make in New York?

The average annual pay for an ecology professor in New York is $87,585 a year — that works out to approximately $42.11 an hour. That is 9.4% above the national average of $80,057. The middle 80% of Ecology Professors earn between $57,436 (10th percentile) and $129,096 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Ecology Professor Jobs in New York?

We found several jobs related to Ecology Professor in New York that pay more on average. Topping the list is Senior Professor at $38,001 (43.4%) above Ecology Professor. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Senior Professor $125,586 $10,465 $2,415 $60.38 Earth Science Teacher $52,681 $4,390 $1,013 $25.33 Chemistry Graduate $50,645 $4,220 $973 $24.35 Geochemistry $42,737 $3,561 $821 $20.55 Phd Teaching Assistant $35,635 $2,969 $685 $17.13

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Ecology Professor Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

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New York

$87,585

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How much does an Ecology Professor make in New York?

As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for an Ecology Professor in New York is $87,585 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $42.11 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,684/week or $7,298/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $147,695 and as low as $46,496, the majority of Ecology Professor salaries currently range between $65,600 (25th percentile) to $100,100 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $129,096 annually in New York. The average pay range for an Ecology Professor varies greatly (by as much as 34500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

New York ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Ecology Professor salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Ecology Professor jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Ecology Professor Jobs in New York

We've identified 2 cities where the typical salary for an Ecology Professor job is above the average in New York in New York. Topping the list is Manhattan, , with New York, and New York City, close behind in the second and third positions. New York City, beats the average in New York by $0 (0.0%), and Manhattan, furthers that trend with another $768 (0.9%) above the $87,585 average.

With these 2 cities paying on average above the average for New York, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Ecology Professor appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Manhattan, and West Point, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Ecology Professor role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Manhattan	$88,353	$7,362	$1,699	$42.48
New York	$88,255	$7,354	$1,697	$42.43
New York City	$87,585	$7,298	$1,684	$42.11
Potsdam	$86,846	$7,237	$1,670	$41.75
Staten Island	$86,781	$7,231	$1,668	$41.72
Brooklyn	$84,180	$7,015	$1,618	$40.47
Queens	$83,536	$6,961	$1,606	$40.16
Bronx	$83,400	$6,950	$1,603	$40.10
Hempstead	$83,253	$6,937	$1,601	$40.03
West Point	$83,120	$6,926	$1,598	$39.96

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Ecology Professor Jobs in New York

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Ecology Professor job category in New York, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $87585 state average for Ecology Professor jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Senior Professor	$125,586	$10,465	$2,415	$60.38
Earth Science Teacher	$52,681	$4,390	$1,013	$25.33
Chemistry Graduate	$50,645	$4,220	$973	$24.35
Geochemistry	$42,737	$3,561	$821	$20.55
Phd Teaching Assistant	$35,635	$2,969	$685	$17.13

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Infographic detailing Ecology Professor salary in New York as of May 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $65,600 to $129,096 annually, with the New York average at $87,585 per year or $42.11 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in New York for Ecology Professor jobs, with Manhattan leading at $88,353 annually.

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