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College Professor Salary in Newark, Delaware

The median college professor salary in Newark, DE is $85,558 per year, which is 2.0% above the national median and 1.0% above the Delaware state average.

City Median
$85,558
vs State Avg
+$839
vs National
+$1,678
Cost of Living
102%

College Professor Salary in Newark by Experience

In Newark, an entry-level college professor earns around $48,960, while experienced professionals earn up to $163,200 per year. The local cost of living index is 102% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$48,960
+$960 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$87,720
+$1,720 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$163,200
+$3,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Newark, DE

Percentile Newark
10th Percentile $45,900
25th Percentile $61,200
Median (50th) $85,558
75th Percentile $122,400
90th Percentile $171,360

College Professor Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE
$88,074
Pop. 70,898
Bear, DE
$83,041
Pop. 21,000
Middletown, DE
$82,202
Pop. 22,350
Dover, DE
$80,525
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a College Professor in Newark

Education

Most college professor positions require a doctoral degree. Newark and the surrounding Delaware area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

TeachingResearchPublishingCurriculum DesignAcademic AdvisingGrant Writing

Job Outlook

Nationally, college professor employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Newark may vary based on local industry and population growth.