Professor salary in US Midwest Region

Average salary
$83,000/yr
Based on 9,674 income tax records
$38,000
$198,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$66K
 
$78K
 
$86K
 
$92K
$38,000
$198,500
How much do Professors make?
The average total salary for a Professor is $83,000 per year. This is based on data from 9,674 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Professor and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Professor salary can vary between $38,000 to $198,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Professor salary by location

Professor salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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The University Of Chicago, US Midwest Region
127 income tax records
$148,500/yr
$66K – $421K
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Northwestern University, US Midwest Region
121 income tax records
$146,500/yr
$74K – $455K
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Washington University In St. Louis, US Midwest Region
98 income tax records
$138,500/yr
$55K – $396K
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Case Western Reserve University, US Midwest Region
40 income tax records
$111,500/yr
$48K – $213K
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University Of Notre Dame, US Midwest Region
131 income tax records
$111,000/yr
$60K – $286K
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The University Of Toledo, US Midwest Region
33 income tax records
$108,000/yr
$54K – $190K
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Wayne State University, US Midwest Region
65 income tax records
$107,500/yr
$67K – $171K
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Purdue University, US Midwest Region
221 income tax records
$106,000/yr
$53K – $210K
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The University Of Iowa, US Midwest Region
82 income tax records
$105,000/yr
$51K – $284K
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The Ohio State University, US Midwest Region
234 income tax records
$102,000/yr
$55K – $224K
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Iowa State University, US Midwest Region
91 income tax records
$97,500/yr
$47K – $188K
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University Of Nebraska, US Midwest Region
186 income tax records
$96,000/yr
$53K – $201K
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Indiana University, US Midwest Region
331 income tax records
$93,500/yr
$47K – $226K
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Loyola University Chicago, US Midwest Region
71 income tax records
$93,500/yr
$55K – $176K
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Eastern Michigan University, US Midwest Region
42 income tax records
$92,000/yr
$61K – $147K
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DePaul University, US Midwest Region
63 income tax records
$91,000/yr
$34K – $196K
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North Dakota State University, US Midwest Region
44 income tax records
$91,000/yr
$61K – $183K
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Western Michigan University, US Midwest Region
53 income tax records
$90,000/yr
$52K – $151K
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Central Michigan University, US Midwest Region
55 income tax records
$89,500/yr
$54K – $138K
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The University Of Akron, US Midwest Region
37 income tax records
$87,500/yr
$47K – $142K
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University Of Saint Thomas, US Midwest Region
41 income tax records
$87,000/yr
$57K – $171K
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Creighton University, US Midwest Region
32 income tax records
$87,000/yr
$53K – $165K
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Butler University, US Midwest Region
37 income tax records
$86,500/yr
$49K – $138K
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Southern Il Univ Edwardsville, US Midwest Region
33 income tax records
$85,500/yr
$48K – $163K
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Marquette University Payroll Dep, US Midwest Region
36 income tax records
$85,500/yr
$49K – $159K
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Oakland University, US Midwest Region
55 income tax records
$85,000/yr
$34K – $145K
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Grand Valley State University, US Midwest Region
87 income tax records
$83,500/yr
$42K – $133K
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Curators Of The University Of Mi, US Midwest Region
194 income tax records
$83,500/yr
$44K – $189K
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Cleveland State University, US Midwest Region
44 income tax records
$83,000/yr
$54K – $158K
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Northern Illinois University, US Midwest Region
51 income tax records
$82,000/yr
$44K – $148K
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Saint Louis University, US Midwest Region
57 income tax records
$79,000/yr
$55K – $120K
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State Of Il Western Il Universit, US Midwest Region
40 income tax records
$78,000/yr
$42K – $108K
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Kent State University, US Midwest Region
83 income tax records
$78,000/yr
$53K – $144K
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University Of Cincinnati, US Midwest Region
115 income tax records
$77,000/yr
$45K – $146K
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Illinois State University, US Midwest Region
77 income tax records
$75,500/yr
$51K – $132K
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University Of Dayton, US Midwest Region
42 income tax records
$74,500/yr
$36K – $152K
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State Of South Dakota, US Midwest Region
81 income tax records
$74,500/yr
$48K – $134K
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Bowling Green State University, US Midwest Region
49 income tax records
$72,000/yr
$50K – $150K
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Ivy Tech Community College, US Midwest Region
42 income tax records
$71,000/yr
$37K – $87K
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Missouri State University, US Midwest Region
51 income tax records
$70,000/yr
$46K – $139K
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Miami University, US Midwest Region
71 income tax records
$69,500/yr
$39K – $159K
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Ohio University, US Midwest Region
89 income tax records
$69,500/yr
$44K – $157K
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Ball State University, US Midwest Region
57 income tax records
$67,500/yr
$44K – $147K

Professor demographics in US Midwest Region

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29% are single
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71% are married
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55% have kids
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78% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Professors in US Midwest Region

9,674 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a professor in US Midwest Region is $83,000 per year. Professor salaries in US Midwest Region can vary between $38,000 to $198,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 9,674 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as professor.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for professors in US Midwest Region: The University of Chicago ($148,500 a year), Northwestern University ($146,500 a year), and Washington University in St. Louis ($138,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for professors in US Midwest Region: Ann Arbor Metro Area, MI ($121,000 a year), Lafayette Metro Area, IN ($118,000 a year), and Madison Metro Area, WI ($118,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.