Faculty Salary By Academic Rank at Lake Area Technical College

The 2025 average faculty salary is $70,297 at Lake Area Technical College across all academic ranks. LATI's faculty salary increased by 4.65% compared to the 2024 salary.

At Lake Area Technical College, by academic rank:

The average instructor salary is $70,297, representing a 4.65% increase from the previous year (+$3,122).

Average Salary by Academic Rank Chart

This chart summarizes average faculty salary by academic rank at Lake Area Technical College 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 Lake Area Technical College.

At LATI, the average male faculty's salary is $73,542 and female faculty's is $66,225. The difference in salary between male and female faculty $7,317, with male faculty' annual salary being 11.05% higher than that of female faculty.

Average Faculty Salary at Lake Area Technical College
Contract Length	Total	Men	Women
Equated to 9-Month Contract	$70,297 +$3,122 (4.65%)	$73,542 +$4,012 (5.77%)	$66,225 +$2,064 (3.22%)
9-Month Contract	$71,311 +$4,271 (6.37%)	$73,834 +$4,789 (6.94%)	$67,883 +$3,798 (5.93%)
10-Month Contract	$76,835 -$9,799 (-11.31%)	$70,312 -$6,115 (-8.00%)	$83,359 -$6,677 (-7.42%)
11-Month Contract	$80,228 +$434 (0.54%)	$90,585 +$709 (0.79%)	$70,907 -$1,046 (-1.45%)
12-Month Contract	No Faculty with 12-Month Contract

The average salary for LATI's 115 Instructor is $70,297. By gender, the average male instructor salary is $73,542, and that of female instructor is $66,225. The salary difference between male and female instructor is $7,317, which means male instructor's salary is 11.05% higher than female instructor's salary.

Instructor Salary at Lake Area Technical College
Contract Length	Total	Men	Women
Equated to 9-Month Contract	$70,297 +$3,122 (4.65%)	$73,542 +$4,012 (5.77%)	$66,225 +$2,064 (3.22%)
9-Month Contract	$71,311 +$4,271 (6.37%)	$73,834 +$4,789 (6.94%)	$67,883 +$3,798 (5.93%)
10-Month Contract	$76,835 -$9,799 (-11.31%)	$70,312 -$6,115 (-8.00%)	$83,359 -$6,677 (-7.42%)
11-Month Contract	$80,228 +$434 (0.54%)	$90,585 +$709 (0.79%)	$70,907 -$1,046 (-1.45%)
12-Month Contract	No Instructor with 12-Month Contract

Faculty Salary Changes over Past 5 Years

The average salary for LATI faculty has increased 19.83%, from $56,355 to $70,297.

Lake Area Technical College Faculty Salary Increase over Past 5 Years by Academic Rank
Year	All Faculty	Professor	Associate Professor	Assistant Professor	Instructor
2019	$56,355	-	-	-	$56,355
2020	$58,593	-	-	-	$58,593 3.97%
2021	$58,815	-	-	-	$58,815 0.38%
2022	$60,493	-	-	-	$60,493 2.85%
2023	$62,906	-	-	-	$62,906 3.99%
2024	$67,175	-	-	-	$67,175 6.79%
2025	$70,297	-	-	-	$70,297 4.65%
5 Years Change	$13,942 19.83%	- -	- -	- -	$13,942 19.83%

Faculty Salary Trends Chart by Academic Rank

This interactive faculty salary trends chart shows year-by-year average salaries for all faculty, professors, associate professors, assistant professors, and instructors at Lake Area Technical College. It highlights long-term salary growth, rank-by-rank changes, and historical comparisons to help evaluate compensation trends and academic rank salary patterns over the past 5 years.

How LATI Faculty Salary Compared?

LATI's average faculty salary is $70,297. LATI's faculty salary is slightly higher than the national average faculty salary at 2-4 years colleges ($63,094). Its salary is similar to the average salary of 2-4 years colleges in South Dakota.

Lake Area Technical College is a Associate's - Public Urban-serving Multicampus according to the Carnegie Classification. When compared Associate's - Public Urban-serving Multicampus, its salary is higher than national average and similar to South Dakota Associate's - Public Urban-serving Multicampus.

2025 Faculty Salary Comparison by Category and Level
	Average Faculty Salary
Lake Area Technical College	$70,297
Associate's - Public Urban-serving Multicampus	$55,272
South Dakota Associate's - Public Urban-serving Multicampus	$70,323
National Average (2-4 Years Colleges)	$63,094
2-4 Years South Dakota Colleges	$68,101

Similar Schools' Faculty Salary

Compared to similar colleges such as Mitchell Technical College and Southeast Technical College, LATI's faculty salary is similar to the average salary ($67,369). You can compare the salary to analyze or make a decision.

Compare Salary by Academic Rank

	Average Faculty Salary	Number of Faculty
Lake Area Technical College	$70,297	149
Mitchell Technical College Mitchell, SD	$70,577	81
Southeast Technical College Sioux Falls, SD	$70,094	212
Western Dakota Technical College Rapid City, SD	$61,436	92

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Frequently Asked Questions about Faculty Salary at LATI

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

What is the average faculty salary at LATI?

The average faculty salary at LATI is $70,297 for the most recent year with available data. By academic rank, the average salaries are as follows:

Professors: N/A
Associate Professors: N/A
Assistant Professors: N/A
Instructors: $70,297
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How does LATI's faculty salary compare to similar schools?

Compared to similar schools, such as Mitchell Technical, Southeast Technical, Western Dakota Tech, LATI's average faculty salary is similar to the average salary of similar institutions, which is $67,369. Compare them in the table above.

How does LATI's faculty salary compare to 2-4 years colleges nationally?

Compared to 2-4 years colleges nationally, LATI's average faculty salary is slightly higher than the average salary of 2-4 years colleges nationally, which is $63,094.

How does LATI's faculty salary compare to Associate's - Public Urban-serving Multicampus nationally?

Compared to Associate's - Public Urban-serving Multicampus nationally, LATI's average faculty salary is higher than the average salary of Associate's - Public Urban-serving Multicampus nationally, which is $55,272.

What are the salary trends for faculty at LATI?

The salary trends for faculty at LATI over the past few years show that the average salary has LATI's faculty salary increased by 4.65% 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 LATI?

The gender pay difference among faculty at LATI is higher for male faculty by $7,317 (11.05%).

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

The salary data for LATI includes a total of 115 faculty members across all ranks.

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

Compared to state averages for public community college, LATI's average faculty salary is similar to the average faculty salary for colleges in South Dakota, which is $68,101.