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University Professor Salary in Texas
Texas · Updated 2025 · Adjusted for local cost of living
Median Salary
$99,960
Mid-level
Entry Level
$73K
0–2 years
Senior Level
$133K
6–9 years
COL vs National
-2%
Cost of living
University Professor Salary by Experience Level in Texas
| Experience | P10 | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Entry Level 0–2 years | $51K | $61K | $72,520 | $86K | $102K |
Mid Level 3–5 years | $71K | $84K | $99,960 | $120K | $142K |
Senior Level 6–9 years | $93K | $112K | $133,280 | $159K | $188K |
Lead / Principal 10–14 years | $120K | $143K | $171,500 | $206K | $245K |
Director / Executive 15+ years | $155K | $186K | $223,440 | $270K | $323K |
All figures are annual base salary in USD, adjusted for Texas cost of living (×0.98 vs national average). Source: BLS OES 2024, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Glassdoor.
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How Industry Affects University Professor Pay in Texas
Technology / Software
$135K
+35%
Finance / Banking
$128K
+28%
Consulting
$122K
+22%
Healthcare
$108K
+8%
Government
$95K
-5%
Education
$88K
-12%
Nonprofit
$83K
-17%
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