College Instructor salary in the United States

The average salary for a college instructor in the United States is $55,500 per year. College instructor salaries in the United States can vary between $20,000 to $106,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 2,052 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as college instructor.

The following cities offer the highest salaries for college instructors in the United States: San Jose Metro Area, CA ($94,500 a year), Milwaukee Metro Area, WI ($91,500 a year), and San Francisco Metro Area, CA ($81,500 a year).