According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average total compensation for engineering faculty in top US universities was $143,600 in 2020-2021.
The Chronicle of Higher Education's annual faculty salary survey found that engineering faculty at top US universities earned an average total compensation of $154,400 in 2022.
A study published on ResearchGate found that the total compensation of engineering faculty in top US universities varies by discipline, with electrical engineering faculty earning the highest average total compensation at $171,100.
College Factual's analysis of engineering faculty salary data found that the top 10 US universities for engineering faculty compensation are Stanford, MIT, Caltech, Cornell, and Georgia Tech.
Inside Higher Ed reports that engineering faculty compensation is increasing at a rate of 3-4% per year, with top US universities offering average total compensation packages ranging from $120,000 to over $200,000.
Glassdoor's database of university faculty salaries shows that the average total compensation for engineering faculty at top US universities is $138,444 per year, based on user-submitted data.
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has published a report on engineering education and faculty compensation, highlighting the need for competitive total compensation packages to attract and retain top engineering faculty talent.
Cornell University's HR department provides information on faculty compensation and benefits, including total compensation packages for engineering faculty, which average $145,600 per year.