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College Professor Salary in Columbia, Maryland

The median college professor salary in Columbia, MD is $98,978 per year, which is 18.0% above the national median and 7.3% above the Maryland state average.

City Median
$98,978
vs State Avg
+$6,710
vs National
+$15,098
Cost of Living
118%

College Professor Salary in Columbia by Experience

In Columbia, an entry-level college professor earns around $56,640, while experienced professionals earn up to $188,800 per year. The local cost of living index is 118% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$56,640
+$8,640 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$101,480
+$15,480 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$188,800
+$28,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Columbia, MD

Percentile Columbia
10th Percentile $53,100
25th Percentile $70,800
Median (50th) $98,978
75th Percentile $141,600
90th Percentile $198,240

College Professor Salary in Other Maryland Cities

Silver Spring, MD
$102,334
Pop. 81,015
Germantown, MD
$96,462
Pop. 90,676
Baltimore, MD
$90,590
Pop. 585,708
Waldorf, MD
$88,074
Pop. 77,000

How to Become a College Professor in Columbia

Education

Most college professor positions require a doctoral degree. Columbia and the surrounding Maryland 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 Columbia may vary based on local industry and population growth.