Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences Salary in the United States

How much does a Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences in the United States is $142,785 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $69.

However, a Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $184,072
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $125,726 to $164,396
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $110,195
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Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $164,396 $13,700 $3,161 $79
Average $142,785 $11,899 $2,746 $69
25th Percentile $125,726 $10,477 $2,418 $60
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Key Factors That Influence Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences Salaries

A Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Instructor - Pharmaceutical Sciences (0-0 years): $85,191
  • Asst. Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences (0-0 years): $94,782
  • Assoc. Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences (0-0 years): $107,822
  • Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences (0-0 years): $142,785
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Instructor - Pharmaceutical Sciences0-0 years$85,191
Asst. Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences0-0 years$94,782
Assoc. Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences0-0 years$107,822
Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences0-0 years$142,785
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Top Paying Cities for Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $180,095
  • San Francisco: $178,324
  • Oakland: $174,369

What Skills Can Increase a Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Academic Advising (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Academic advising is, according to the National Academic Advising Association, "a series of intentional interactions with a curriculum, a pedagogy, and a set of student learning outcomes. Academic advising synthesizes and contextualizes students' educational experiences within the frameworks of their aspirations, abilities and lives to extend learning beyond campus boundaries and timeframes."
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
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Leadership 12.5%
Academic Advising 2.08%
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How Education impacts a Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences enter the field with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent is between $136,069 and $162,544).

Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 100.0%
High School 0.0%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 100.0%
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Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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Average $142,785/year
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Average $69/hour
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75th Percentile $164,396 $13,700 $3,161 $79
Average $142,785 $11,899 $2,746 $69
25th Percentile $125,726 $10,477 $2,418 $60

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Salary Trends for Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Salaries for a Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,867 in 2023 to around $53,962 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences salary trends, .

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FAQ about Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences

1. Where can a Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences earn the most?

A Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences is $180,095.

2. What is the highest pay for Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences?

The highest pay for Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences is $184,072.

3. What is the lowest pay for Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences?

The lowest pay for Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences is $110,195.

4. What are the responsibilities of Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences?

Teaches courses in the discipline area of pharmaceutical sciences. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and initiates research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. Provides intellectual leadership and has made significant contributions to the field. May offer independent study opportunities and mentoring to students. Typically this individual is a leader in the field and has been published.

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