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

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Professor In Residence jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Olympia, WA (30.6% above average), followed by Barrow, AK and Berkeley, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Olympia, WA $104,589 $8,715 $2,011 $50.28 Barrow, AK $99,733 $8,311 $1,917 $47.95 Berkeley, CA $98,025 $8,168 $1,885 $47.13 Bosler, WY $96,744 $8,062 $1,860 $46.51 Sitka, AK $96,443 $8,036 $1,854 $46.37 Russells Mills, MA $95,475 $7,956 $1,836 $45.90 San Francisco, CA $94,321 $7,860 $1,813 $45.35 Peoria, AZ $94,109 $7,842 $1,809 $45.24 Palo Alto, CA $94,108 $7,842 $1,809 $45.24 Santa Clara, CA $94,022 $7,835 $1,808 $45.20

Professor In Residence

Professor In Residence Salary

Q: How much does a Professor In Residence make?

The average annual pay for a professor in residence in the United States is $80,057 a year — that works out to approximately $38.49 an hour. The middle 80% of Professor In Residences earn between $52,500 (10th percentile) and $118,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Professor In Residence Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Professor In Residence in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Associate Professor Of Nursing at $22,374 (27.9%) above Professor In Residence. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Associate Professor Of Nursing $102,431 $8,535 $1,969 $49.25 Adjunct Spanish Instructor $101,824 $8,485 $1,958 $48.95 Cardiac Surgery Nurse $80,898 $6,741 $1,555 $38.89 Faculty Professor $80,057 $6,671 $1,539 $38.49 Online College Instructor $54,258 $4,521 $1,043 $26.09

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Professor In Residence Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$80,057

Columbus

Ohio

$77,327

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How much does a Professor In Residence make?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average annual pay for a Professor In Residence in the United States is $80,057 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $38.49 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,539/week or $6,671/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $135,000 and as low as $42,500, the majority of Professor In Residence salaries currently range between $60,000 (25th percentile) to $91,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $118,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Professor In Residence varies greatly (by as much as 31500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Professor In Residence in your area makes on average $77,327 per year, or $2,730 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $80,057. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Professor In Residence salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Professor In Residence 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 Professor In Residence Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Professor In Residence job is above the national average. Topping the list is Olympia, WA, , with Barrow, AK, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $17,968 (22.4%), and Olympia, WA, furthers that trend with another $24,532 (30.6%) above the $80,057 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Professor In Residence appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 10% between Olympia, WA, and Santa Clara, CA, , 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 a Professor In Residence role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Olympia, WA	$104,589	$8,715	$2,011	$50.28
Barrow, AK	$99,733	$8,311	$1,917	$47.95
Berkeley, CA	$98,025	$8,168	$1,885	$47.13
Bosler, WY	$96,744	$8,062	$1,860	$46.51
Sitka, AK	$96,443	$8,036	$1,854	$46.37
Russells Mills, MA	$95,475	$7,956	$1,836	$45.90
San Francisco, CA	$94,321	$7,860	$1,813	$45.35
Peoria, AZ	$94,109	$7,842	$1,809	$45.24
Palo Alto, CA	$94,108	$7,842	$1,809	$45.24
Santa Clara, CA	$94,022	$7,835	$1,808	$45.20

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Professor In Residence Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Professor In Residence category.

For example Associate Professor Of Nursing jobs pay as much as $22,374 (27.9%) more than the average Professor In Residence salary of $80,057. If you're qualified, finding work as a Associate Professor Of Nursing may help you make more money than that of the average Professor In Residence position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Associate Professor Of Nursing	$102,431	$8,535	$1,969	$49.25
Adjunct Spanish Instructor	$101,824	$8,485	$1,958	$48.95
Cardiac Surgery Nurse	$80,898	$6,741	$1,555	$38.89
Faculty Professor	$80,057	$6,671	$1,539	$38.49
Online College Instructor	$54,258	$4,521	$1,043	$26.09

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Infographic detailing Professor In Residence salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $80,057 per year or $38.49 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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