For 49 Minnesota 4-year Colleges, the average faculty salary is $74,826 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $92,414 at Minnesota 4-year Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $79,736 at Minnesota 4-year Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $70,092 at Minnesota 4-year Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $61,767 at Minnesota 4-year Colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $57,823 at Minnesota 4-year Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $65,574 at Minnesota 4-year Colleges.
Minnesota 4-year Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at Minnesota 4-year Colleges by academic rank. You can filter the table to compare specific type of colleges of your choice.
| School Name | All Rank Average | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Instructor | Lecturer | No Academic Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walden UniversityMinneapolis, MN | $66,650 | - | - | - | - | - | $66,650 |
| Academy CollegeBloomington, MN | $24,375 | - | - | - | $24,375 | - | - |
| Augsburg UniversityMinneapolis, MN | $75,700 | $87,322 | $78,096 | $72,089 | $63,343 | - | - |
| Bemidji State UniversityBemidji, MN | $93,847 | $108,715 | $88,719 | $78,176 | $48,000 | - | - |
| Bethany Lutheran CollegeMankato, MN | $65,676 | $69,807 | $65,576 | $62,473 | $52,000 | - | - |
| Bethel UniversitySaint Paul, MN | $74,852 | $82,700 | $72,030 | $64,295 | $54,059 | - | - |
| Carleton CollegeNorthfield, MN | $125,636 | $154,884 | $124,890 | $94,160 | - | $88,555 | $74,237 |
| Concordia College at MoorheadMoorhead, MN | $69,428 | $77,501 | $69,491 | $67,105 | $52,892 | - | - |
| Concordia University-Saint PaulSaint Paul, MN | $68,884 | $77,892 | $66,479 | $64,876 | - | - | - |
| Martin Luther CollegeNew Ulm, MN | $45,794 | $45,794 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gustavus Adolphus CollegeSaint Peter, MN | $75,157 | $87,781 | $75,848 | $63,864 | $63,124 | - | - |
| Hamline UniversitySaint Paul, MN | $73,986 | $86,735 | $69,855 | $66,945 | $68,726 | $68,899 | $57,150 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate SchoolCenter City, MN | $71,170 | $80,778 | $70,597 | $63,855 | - | - | - |
| Luther SeminarySaint Paul, MN | $65,669 | $74,224 | $62,250 | $50,268 | - | - | - |
| Macalester CollegeSaint Paul, MN | $107,560 | $137,679 | $102,757 | $86,482 | $72,797 | - | - |
| Minnesota State University-MankatoMankato, MN | $101,314 | $115,739 | $96,837 | $85,052 | $62,586 | - | - |
| Metropolitan State UniversitySaint Paul, MN | $102,024 | $113,690 | $99,440 | $90,975 | $75,617 | - | - |
| University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN | $123,550 | $162,404 | $116,358 | $98,946 | $69,445 | $70,000 | $72,483 |
| University of Minnesota-CrookstonCrookston, MN | $83,247 | $110,424 | $89,393 | $76,818 | $81,735 | - | $70,725 |
| Minneapolis College of Art and DesignMinneapolis, MN | $76,619 | $85,252 | $69,995 | $62,138 | $51,284 | - | - |
| Herzing University-MinneapolisSt. Louis Park, MN | $67,053 | $90,000 | $78,750 | $66,847 | $56,192 | - | - |
| University of Minnesota-DuluthDuluth, MN | $83,401 | $110,042 | $88,416 | $72,132 | $63,039 | - | - |
| University of Minnesota-MorrisMorris, MN | $73,910 | $95,440 | $74,126 | $63,739 | - | - | $55,940 |
| Minnesota State University MoorheadMoorhead, MN | $96,562 | $107,471 | $94,868 | $79,415 | $58,668 | - | - |
| North Central UniversityMinneapolis, MN | $60,305 | $72,900 | $63,950 | $54,629 | - | - | - |
| University of Northwestern-St PaulSaint Paul, MN | $59,346 | $66,000 | $60,863 | $57,922 | $43,497 | $30,600 | $23,812 |
| Northwestern Health Sciences UniversityBloomington, MN | $69,172 | $82,743 | $72,748 | $61,602 | $58,004 | - | - |
| Oak Hills Christian CollegeBemidji, MN | $37,408 | - | - | - | $37,408 | - | - |
| College of Saint BenedictSaint Joseph, MN | $82,214 | $94,642 | $80,964 | $71,124 | $69,573 | - | - |
| Saint Cloud State UniversitySaint Cloud, MN | $106,766 | $120,590 | $97,635 | $83,020 | $71,582 | - | - |
| Saint Johns UniversityCollegeville, MN | $80,757 | $101,440 | $82,363 | $69,341 | $68,612 | - | - |
| Saint Mary's University of MinnesotaWinona, MN | $67,853 | $67,137 | $70,509 | $65,528 | $69,189 | - | - |
| St Olaf CollegeNorthfield, MN | $82,960 | $105,387 | $84,408 | $69,621 | $65,165 | - | $89,646 |
| Crown CollegeSaint Bonifacius, MN | $48,371 | $57,500 | $50,027 | $44,113 | - | - | - |
| The College of Saint ScholasticaDuluth, MN | $68,057 | $82,524 | $70,935 | $64,228 | $57,610 | $51,353 | - |
| University of St ThomasSaint Paul, MN | $105,935 | $126,206 | $99,225 | $96,224 | $85,767 | $85,963 | - |
| St Catherine UniversitySaint Paul, MN | $68,486 | $84,204 | $72,619 | $62,841 | $59,512 | - | $60,531 |
| Rasmussen University-MinnesotaSt. Cloud, MN | $58,708 | - | - | - | $58,708 | - | - |
| Southwest Minnesota State UniversityMarshall, MN | $96,050 | $115,654 | $91,672 | $80,851 | $73,587 | - | - |
| United Theological Seminary of the Twin CitiesSt. Paul, MN | $55,575 | $78,647 | $53,879 | $47,432 | - | - | - |
| Dunwoody College of TechnologyMinneapolis, MN | $68,395 | $82,610 | $74,205 | $68,238 | $62,905 | - | - |
| Winona State UniversityWinona, MN | $98,518 | $110,569 | $94,403 | $82,499 | $60,167 | - | - |
| Mitchell Hamline School of LawSaint Paul, MN | $89,930 | $98,895 | $79,680 | $78,594 | - | - | $75,882 |
| Adler Graduate SchoolMinnetonka, MN | $61,631 | - | $63,281 | $61,250 | $61,125 | - | - |
| Fond du Lac Tribal and Community CollegeCloquet, MN | $80,081 | - | $87,161 | - | $79,786 | - | - |
| Capella UniversityMinneapolis, MN | $68,646 | - | - | - | - | - | $68,646 |
| American Academy of Health and WellnessRoseville, MN | $9,294 | $9,162 | - | - | - | $9,393 | - |
| University of Minnesota-RochesterRochester, MN | $77,281 | $107,305 | $90,173 | $74,666 | - | - | $71,183 |
| Bethlehem College & SeminaryMinneapolis, MN | $52,671 | $55,007 | $53,424 | $49,413 | - | - | - |
Highest Faculty Salary in Minnesota
- Carleton College $125,636
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities $123,550
- Macalester College $107,560
- Saint Cloud State University $106,766
- University of St Thomas $105,935
- Metropolitan State University $102,024
- Minnesota State University-Mankato $101,314
- Winona State University $98,518
- Minnesota State University Moorhead $96,562
- Southwest Minnesota State University $96,050