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Assistant Professor salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 158 open job postings for Assistant Professor roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Assistant Professor postings in California

  1. Assistant Professor, American Indian StudiesPalomar Community College · San Marcos, CA · $77K–$122K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Assistant ProfessorChapman University · Orange, CA · $112K–$143K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  3. Assistant Professor, Biology (TENURE TRACK)Contra Costa Community College District · San Pablo, CA · $68.1K–$120K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  4. Assistant Professor, American Indian StudiesPalomar Community College · San Marcos, CA · $77K–$122K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  5. Assistant Professor, General Business (TENURE TRACK)Contra Costa Community College District · Martinez, CA · $68.1K–$120K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
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Assistant Professor pay in other places

  1. United States$108K median, $88K–$135K typical, 826 postingsUnited States: middle half $88K–$135K, median $108K
  2. CanadaCA$143K median, CA$138K–CA$150K typical, 111 postings
  3. Ontario, CanadaCA$145K median, CA$138K–CA$150K typical, 93 postings
  4. San Jose, CA$110K median, $92K–$116K typical, 71 postingsSan Jose, CA: middle half $92K–$116K, median $110K
  5. Toronto, ON, CanadaCA$145K median, CA$140K–CA$155K typical, 64 postings
  6. New York$105K median, $86.1K–$113K typical, 63 postingsNew York: middle half $86.1K–$113K, median $105K
  7. Colorado$114K median, $90K–$188K typical, 62 postingsColorado: middle half $90K–$188K, median $114K
  8. Minnesota$129K median, $129K–$129K typical, 59 postingsMinnesota: middle half $129K–$129K, median $129K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Assistant Professor make in California?

The median posted base pay for Assistant Professor jobs in California is $105K a year, from 158 job postings with pay at 35 companies.

What is the typical Assistant Professor pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $93.9K–$117K. The top 10% list $144K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $90K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Assistant Professor jobs?

The median here is $105K, against $109K across all 1,029 postings for the role.

How many Assistant Professor jobs in California list pay?

158 open postings at 35 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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