What are the main factors that influence an Adjunct Assistant Professor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Adjunct Assistant Professor's salary?

An Adjunct Assistant Professor's salary grows with experience: an Instructor - Education (0-0 years)earns $63,501, an Asst. Professor - Education (0-0 years)earns $70,109, an Assoc. Professor - Education (0-0 years)earns $78,721, a Adjunct Assistant Professor (0-0 years)earns $102,329,

What are the highest paying states for an Adjunct Assistant Professor?

Adjunct Assistant Professor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Adjunct Assistant Professor roles are District of Columbia $114,080, California $113,647, Massachusetts $112,133. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Adjunct Assistant Professor roles make?

Salaries for Adjunct Assistant Professor level roles vary by specialization: Adjunct Professor - Law: $159,044; Adjunct Professor: $103,035; Adjunct Associate Professor: $89,567; Adjunct Professor of Biology: $84,406; Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship: $73,737.

Adjunct Assistant Professor Salary in Delaware

How much does an Adjunct Assistant Professor make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Delaware is $104,580 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

However, an Adjunct Assistant Professor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $134,771
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $91,083 to $120,383
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,793

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Adjunct Assistant Professor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,383	$10,032	$2,315	$58
Average	$104,580	$8,715	$2,011	$50
25th Percentile	$91,083	$7,590	$1,752	$44

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Key Factors That Influence Adjunct Assistant Professor Salaries

An Adjunct Assistant Professor'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Adjunct Assistant Professor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Adjunct Assistant Professors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $114,080.
California: $113,647.
Massachusetts: $112,133.

District of Columbia $114,080 California $113,647 Massachusetts $112,133 Washington $111,721 New Jersey $111,679 Alaska $111,535 Connecticut $110,113 New York $109,536

Hawaii $107,692 Rhode Island $106,826 Maryland $106,239 Minnesota $105,436 Colorado $105,126 Illinois $105,023 Oregon $104,632 Delaware $104,343

New Hampshire $104,162 Virginia $103,756 Pennsylvania $102,571 Nevada $101,974 North Dakota $101,778 Michigan $101,469 Wisconsin $101,355 Vermont $101,129

Texas $100,500 Maine $100,459 Arizona $100,397 Ohio $100,325 Georgia $99,377 Indiana $98,903 Wyoming $98,810 Utah $98,666

Iowa $98,604 Kansas $98,110 Louisiana $97,965 North Carolina $97,914 Missouri $97,893 Florida $97,492 Montana $97,275 Nebraska $97,069

Kentucky $96,956 South Carolina $96,544 Tennessee $96,286 Idaho $96,183 New Mexico $95,431 Oklahoma $95,266 Alabama $94,658 South Dakota $93,638

Arkansas $93,082 West Virginia $92,783 Mississippi $91,886

Top Paying Cities for Adjunct Assistant Professors

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:

Lincoln: $107,991
Little Creek: $106,991
Magnolia: $107,434

Lincoln, DE $107,991 Little Creek, DE $106,991 Magnolia, DE $107,434 Milford, DE $107,991 Marydel, DE $106,590 Millsboro, DE $107,991 Millville, DE $108,712 Milton, DE $107,991

Nassau, DE $107,991 Ocean View, DE $108,712 Rehoboth Beach, DE $108,712 Seaford, DE $106,857 Selbyville, DE $108,712 Smyrna, DE $106,466 Viola, DE $107,434 Woodside, DE $107,125

Bear, DE $105,683 Newark, DE $105,724 Claymont, DE $105,806 Delaware City, DE $105,724 Hockessin, DE $105,806 Kirkwood, DE $105,724 Middletown, DE $106,249 Montchanin, DE $105,806

New Castle, DE $105,806 Odessa, DE $106,394 Port Penn, DE $105,436 Rockland, DE $105,806 Saint Georges, DE $105,724 Townsend, DE $106,239 Winterthur, DE $105,806 Lewes, DE $107,991

Wilmington, DE $105,806 Dover, DE $106,940 Dover Afb, DE $107,187 Bethany Beach, DE $108,712 Bethel, DE $106,857 Bridgeville, DE $107,991 Camden Wyoming, DE $107,053 Cheswold, DE $106,693

Clayton, DE $106,425 Dagsboro, DE $108,712 Delmar, DE $106,857 Ellendale, DE $107,991 Felton, DE $107,991 Fenwick Island, DE $108,712 Frankford, DE $108,712 Frederica, DE $107,991

Georgetown, DE $107,991 Greenwood, DE $107,991 Harbeson, DE $107,991 Harrington, DE $107,991 Hartly, DE $106,373 Houston, DE $107,991 Kenton, DE $106,425 Laurel, DE $106,857

Yorklyn, DE $105,806

Adjunct Assistant Professor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Adjunct Assistant Professor'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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$91,083

Average $104,580/year

$120,383

$7,590

Average $8,715/month

$10,032

$1,752

Average $2,011/week

$2,315

$44

Average $50/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,383	$10,032	$2,315	$58
Average	$104,580	$8,715	$2,011	$50
25th Percentile	$91,083	$7,590	$1,752	$44

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