The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) conducts an annual survey of engineering faculty salaries in the US. The 2024 survey reports an average salary of $124,111 for assistant professors and $183,919 for full professors.
According to the National Science Foundation (NSF), the median annual salary for engineering faculty in the US was $143,000 in 2022. The NSF also reports that salaries vary by discipline, with petroleum engineering faculty earning the highest median salary at $208,000.
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) analyzed engineering faculty salary data from over 200 US universities. The report highlights a 10% increase in average salaries over the past two years, with significant variations by institution type and location.
The Chronicle of Higher Education offers an interactive salary calculator for engineering faculty in the US. Users can input their discipline, rank, and institution type to estimate their salary based on national data.
The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) publishes an annual report on faculty salary scales, including those for engineering faculty. The 2024 report provides data on average salaries by rank, discipline, and institution type.
Inside Higher Ed analyzed engineering faculty salary data from public and private US universities. The report finds that private institutions tend to pay higher salaries, with median salaries ranging from $150,000 to over $200,000.
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) conducted a survey of engineering faculty salaries in the US. The report provides insights into salary trends, including the impact of industry partnerships and online education on faculty compensation.
College Factual provides an overview of engineering faculty salary data and trends in the US. The website offers interactive visualizations and insights into salary variations by discipline, institution type, and location.