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Dickinson State University Faculty Salary by Rank and Contract

Faculty Salary By Academic Rank at Dickinson State University

The 2025 average faculty salary is $64,280 at Dickinson State University across all academic ranks. DSU's faculty salary decreased by 2.68% compared to the 2024 salary.
At Dickinson State University, by academic rank:
  • The average professor salary is $90,729, representing a -0.34% decrease from the previous year (-$306).
  • The average associate professor salary is $69,146, representing a -1.40% decrease from the previous year (-$982).
  • The average assistant professor salary is $60,014, representing a -1.13% decrease from the previous year (-$685).
  • The average instructor salary is $51,707, representing a 7.21% increase from the previous year (+$3,479).

Average Salary by Academic Rank Chart

This chart summarizes average faculty salary by academic rank at Dickinson State University for the most recent year and the prior year. The side-by-side bars compare current versus previous salaries for each rank, while the line shows the percentage change to highlight increases, decreases, or no change.

Faculty Salary By Gender

The following tables show the average faculty salary by academic rank and gender at Dickinson State University.
All FacultyProfessorAssociate professorAssistant professorInstructor
At DSU, the average male faculty's salary is $67,368 and female faculty's is $60,350. The difference in salary between male and female faculty $7,018, with male faculty' annual salary being 11.63% higher than that of female faculty.
Average Faculty Salary at Dickinson State University
Contract LengthTotalMenWomen
Equated to 9-Month Contract$64,280
-$1,770 (-2.68%)
$67,368
-$2,303 (-3.31%)
$60,350
-$2,078 (-3.33%)
9-Month Contract$62,791
-$1,942 (-3.00%)
$66,329
-$2,868 (-4.14%)
$59,253
-$1,909 (-3.12%)
10-Month Contract$81,838
+$1,046 (1.29%)
$88,038
+$4,928 (5.93%)
$72,539
-$2,459 (-3.28%)
11-Month Contract$66,312
-$11,261 (-14.52%)
$66,312
-$3,324 (-4.77%)
-
-
12-Month ContractNo Faculty with 12-Month Contract
The average salary for DSU's 7 Professor is $90,729. By gender, the average male professor salary is $103,735, and that of female professor is $73,388. The salary difference between male and female professor is $30,347, which means male professor's salary is 41.35% higher than female professor's salary.
Professor Salary at Dickinson State University
Contract LengthTotalMenWomen
Equated to 9-Month Contract$90,729
-$306 (-0.34%)
$103,735
+$4,934 (4.99%)
$73,388
-$9,880 (-11.87%)
9-Month Contract$79,688
-$10,552 (-11.69%)
$96,814
-$2,465 (-2.48%)
$62,563
-$21,650 (-25.71%)
10-Month Contract$117,167
+$10,170 (9.50%)
$122,951
+$9,723 (8.59%)
$105,598
+$11,061 (11.70%)
11-Month ContractNo Professor with 11-Month Contract
12-Month ContractNo Professor with 12-Month Contract
The average salary for DSU's 8 Associate professor is $69,146. By gender, the average male associate professor salary is $68,827, and that of female associate professor is $71,385. The salary difference between male and female associate professor is $2,558, which means male associate professor's salary is 3.58% lower than female associate professor's salary.
Associate professor Salary at Dickinson State University
Contract LengthTotalMenWomen
Equated to 9-Month Contract$69,146
-$982 (-1.40%)
$68,827
-$1,694 (-2.40%)
$71,385
+$2,829 (4.13%)
9-Month Contract$67,903
-$2,064 (-2.95%)
$67,323
-$2,733 (-3.90%)
$71,385
+$2,042 (2.94%)
10-Month Contract$86,500
+$4,524 (5.52%)
$86,500
+$4,524 (5.52%)
-
11-Month ContractNo Associate professor with 11-Month Contract
12-Month ContractNo Associate professor with 12-Month Contract
The average salary for DSU's 26 Assistant professor is $60,014. By gender, the average male assistant professor salary is $60,917, and that of female assistant professor is $59,239. The salary difference between male and female assistant professor is $1,678, which means male assistant professor's salary is 2.83% higher than female assistant professor's salary.
Assistant professor Salary at Dickinson State University
Contract LengthTotalMenWomen
Equated to 9-Month Contract$60,014
-$685 (-1.13%)
$60,917
-$1,827 (-2.91%)
$59,239
+$17 (0.03%)
9-Month Contract$60,274
-$835 (-1.37%)
$60,489
-$4,016 (-6.23%)
$60,112
+$890 (1.50%)
10-Month Contract$63,957
+$10,397 (19.41%)
$67,914
+$14,354 (26.80%)
$60,001
11-Month Contract$78,682
-$12,042 (-13.27%)
$78,682
-$12,042 (-13.27%)
-
12-Month ContractNo Assistant professor with 12-Month Contract
The average salary for DSU's 9 Instructor is $51,707. By gender, the average male instructor salary is $51,711, and that of female instructor is $51,701. The salary difference between male and female instructor is $10, which means male instructor's salary is 0.02% higher than female instructor's salary.
Instructor Salary at Dickinson State University
Contract LengthTotalMenWomen
Equated to 9-Month Contract$51,707
+$3,479 (7.21%)
$51,711
+$2,836 (5.80%)
$51,701
+$3,959 (8.29%)
9-Month Contract$50,163
+$2,412 (5.05%)
$51,947
+$1,998 (4.00%)
$49,568
+$2,549 (5.42%)
10-Month Contract$62,278
+$6,819 (12.30%)
$60,000 $64,555
+$9,096 (16.40%)
11-Month Contract$62,188
+$3,095 (5.24%)
$62,188
+$3,095 (5.24%)
-
12-Month ContractNo Instructor with 12-Month Contract

How DSU Faculty Salary Compared?

DSU's average faculty salary is $64,280. DSU's faculty salary is lower than the national average faculty salary at four-years colleges ($73,709). Its salary is similar to the average salary of four-years colleges in North Dakota.
Dickinson State University is a Baccalaureate's Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification. When compared Baccalaureate's Colleges, its salary is slightly higher than national average and similar to North Dakota Baccalaureate's Colleges.
2025 Faculty Salary Comparison by Category and Level
Average Faculty Salary
Dickinson State University$64,280
Baccalaureate's Colleges$59,841
North Dakota Baccalaureate's Colleges$64,171
National Average (Four-years Colleges)$73,709
Four-years North Dakota Colleges$66,848

Similar Schools' Faculty Salary

Compared to similar colleges such as North Dakota State University-Main Campus and University of North Dakota, DSU's faculty salary is lower than the average salary ($71,785). You can compare the salary to analyze or make a decision.
Average Faculty SalaryNumber of Faculty
Dickinson State University$64,280148
North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND$95,441643
University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND$91,4831,110
Minot State University Minot, ND$75,101230
Mayville State University Mayville, ND$65,87659
Bismarck State College Bismarck, ND$65,136425
Sitting Bull College Fort Yates, ND$64,62037
Valley City State University Valley City, ND$62,358154
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College New Town, ND$54,26630

Frequently Asked Questions about Faculty Salary at DSU

Here are some frequently asked questions about faculty salary at DSU, along with detailed answers based on the latest available data.

What is the average faculty salary at DSU?

The average faculty salary at DSU is $64,280 for the most recent year with available data. By academic rank, the average salaries are as follows:

  • Professors: $90,729
  • Associate Professors: $69,146
  • Assistant Professors: $60,014
  • Instructors: $51,707
  • Lecturers: N/A

How does DSU's faculty salary compare to similar schools?

Compared to similar schools, such as NDSU, North Dakota, MSU and 5 other similar schools, DSU's average faculty salary is lower than the average salary of similar institutions, which is $71,785. Compare them in the table above.

How does DSU's faculty salary compare to four-years colleges nationally?

Compared to four-years colleges nationally, DSU's average faculty salary is lower than the average salary of four-years colleges nationally, which is $73,709.

How does DSU's faculty salary compare to Baccalaureate's Colleges nationally?

Compared to Baccalaureate's Colleges nationally, DSU's average faculty salary is slightly higher than the average salary of Baccalaureate's Colleges nationally, which is $59,841.

What are the salary trends for faculty at DSU?

The salary trends for faculty at DSU over the past few years show that the average salary has DSU's faculty salary decreased by 2.68% compared to the 2024 salary. For more detailed trends by academic rank, please refer to the faculty salary trends table and chart above.

What is the gender pay difference among faculty at DSU?

The gender pay difference among faculty at DSU is higher for male faculty by $7,018 (11.63%).

How many faculty members are included in the salary data for DSU?

The salary data for DSU includes a total of 50 faculty members across all ranks.

How does DSU's faculty salary compare to state averages?

Compared to state averages for public 4-year college, DSU's average faculty salary is similar to the average faculty salary for colleges in North Dakota, which is $66,848.