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Assistant Professor vs Secondary Teacher

The median disclosed Assistant Professor salary is $18,770 higher — from 13,700 real Sunshine List records.

Assistant Professor

$136,831

median · latest year

Top decile (p90)
$181,769
Disclosed at $100K+
1,871
Secondary Teacher

$118,061

median · latest year

Top decile (p90)
$125,133
Disclosed at $100K+
11,829
Assistant Professor Secondary Teacher

Medians cover only salaries disclosed under the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act ($100,000+). Whole-market pay for either occupation can be lower — see career paths for market medians.