Business Professor Salary
Bureau of Labor Statistics title: Business Teachers, Postsecondary
The median business professor salary in the United States is $99,080 per year. Salaries range from $47,180 at the entry level to $209,470+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 82,150 business professor jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 5.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$99,080
per year
Employment
82,150
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$47,180
25th percentile
$64,150
Median
$99,080
75th percentile
$141,710
90th percentile
$209,470
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+5.7%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
8,100
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Business Professor Salary by State
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$65K$169K■ No data
Top Paying States
Alaska
$169K
+70%
Delaware
$130K
+32%
Louisiana
$129K
+30%
California
$128K
+30%
District of Columbia
$128K
+30%
Maryland
$127K
+28%
Utah
$116K
+17%
Michigan
$111K
+12%
North Dakota
$110K
+11%
New York
$104K
+5%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $168,930 | +70.5% |
| Delaware | $130,370 | +31.6% |
| Louisiana | $129,040 | +30.2% |
| California | $128,470 | +29.7% |
| District of Columbia | $128,370 | +29.6% |
| Maryland | $126,560 | +27.7% |
| Utah | $115,870 | +16.9% |
| Michigan | $111,190 | +12.2% |
| North Dakota | $110,050 | +11.1% |
| New York | $104,490 | +5.5% |
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Business Professor Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, NC | $187,380 | +89.1% |
| Lawrence, KS | $169,130 | +70.7% |
| Anchorage, AK | $168,440 | +70.0% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $160,090 | +61.6% |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $148,500 | +49.9% |
| Bloomington, IL | $148,290 | +49.7% |
| Reno, NV | $142,920 | +44.2% |
| Greenville, NC | $140,490 | +41.8% |
| Binghamton, NY | $139,510 | +40.8% |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $139,380 | +40.7% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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