Faculty Salary By Academic Rank at Otero College

The 2025 average faculty salary is $52,549 at Otero College across all academic ranks. OJC's faculty salary increased by 0.13% compared to the 2024 salary.

At Otero College, by academic rank:

The average no academic rank salary is $52,549, representing a 0.13% increase from the previous year (+$70).

Average Salary by Academic Rank Chart

This chart summarizes average faculty salary by academic rank at Otero 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 Otero College.

At OJC, the average male faculty's salary is $52,657 and female faculty's is $52,497. The difference in salary between male and female faculty $160, with male faculty' annual salary being 0.3% higher than that of female faculty.

Average Faculty Salary at Otero College
Contract Length	Total	Men	Women
Equated to 9-Month Contract	$52,549 +$70 (0.13%)	$52,657 +$444 (0.85%)	$52,497 -$144 (-0.27%)
9-Month Contract	$53,630 +$107 (0.20%)	$54,764 +$141 (0.26%)	$52,874 +$175 (0.33%)
10-Month Contract	No Faculty with 10-Month Contract
11-Month Contract	No Faculty with 11-Month Contract
12-Month Contract	$66,461 +$144 (0.22%)	$47,741 -$7,422 (-13.45%)	$69,135 -$900 (-1.29%)

The average salary for OJC's 28 No academic rank is $52,549. By gender, the average male no academic rank salary is $52,657, and that of female no academic rank is $52,497. The salary difference between male and female no academic rank is $160, which means male no academic rank's salary is 0.30% higher than female no academic rank's salary.

No academic rank Salary at Otero College
Contract Length	Total	Men	Women
Equated to 9-Month Contract	$52,549 +$70 (0.13%)	$52,657 +$444 (0.85%)	$52,497 -$144 (-0.27%)
9-Month Contract	$53,630 +$107 (0.20%)	$54,764 +$141 (0.26%)	$52,874 +$175 (0.33%)
10-Month Contract	No academic rank with 10-Month Contract
11-Month Contract	No academic rank with 11-Month Contract
12-Month Contract	$66,461 +$144 (0.22%)	$47,741 -$7,422 (-13.45%)	$69,135 -$900 (-1.29%)

Faculty Salary Changes over Past 5 Years

The average salary for OJC faculty has increased 5.83%, from $49,483 to $52,549.

Otero College Faculty Salary Increase over Past 5 Years by Academic Rank
Year	All Faculty	Professor	Associate Professor	Assistant Professor	Instructor
2019	$49,483	-	-	-	-
2020	$50,192	-	-	-	-
2021	$48,305	-	-	-	-
2022	$51,086	-	-	-	-
2023	$51,767	-	-	-	-
2024	$52,479	-	-	-	-
2025	$52,549	-	-	-	-
5 Years Change	$3,066 5.83%	- -	- -	- -	- -

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 Otero 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 OJC Faculty Salary Compared?

OJC's average faculty salary is $52,549. OJC's faculty salary is lower 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 Colorado.

Otero College is a Associate's - Public Special Use according to the Carnegie Classification. When compared Associate's - Public Special Use, its salary is lower than national average and similar to Colorado Associate's - Public Special Use.

2025 Faculty Salary Comparison by Category and Level
	Average Faculty Salary
Otero College	$52,549
Associate's - Public Special Use	$60,700
Colorado Associate's - Public Special Use	$52,549
National Average (2-4 Years Colleges)	$63,094
2-4 Years Colorado Colleges	$52,862

Similar Schools' Faculty Salary

Compared to similar colleges such as Community College of Aurora and Northeastern Junior College, OJC's faculty salary is lower than the average salary ($61,247). You can compare the salary to analyze or make a decision.

Compare Salary by Academic Rank

	Average Faculty Salary	Number of Faculty
Otero College	$52,549	78
Community College of Aurora Aurora, CO	$71,093	208
Northeastern Junior College Sterling, CO	$63,203	71
Colorado Northwestern Community College Rangely, CO	$62,295	61
Lamar Community College Lamar, CO	$48,398	55

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Frequently Asked Questions about Faculty Salary at OJC

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

What is the average faculty salary at OJC?

The average faculty salary at OJC is $52,549 for the most recent year with available data. By academic rank, the average salaries are as follows:

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

Compared to similar schools, such as Community College of Aurora, NJC, CNCC and 2 other similar schools, OJC's average faculty salary is lower than the average salary of similar institutions, which is $61,247. Compare them in the table above.

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

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

How does OJC's faculty salary compare to Associate's - Public Special Use nationally?

Compared to Associate's - Public Special Use nationally, OJC's average faculty salary is lower than the average salary of Associate's - Public Special Use nationally, which is $60,700.

What are the salary trends for faculty at OJC?

The salary trends for faculty at OJC over the past few years show that the average salary has OJC's faculty salary increased by 0.13% 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 OJC?

The gender pay difference among faculty at OJC is higher for male faculty by $160 (0.3%).

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

The salary data for OJC includes a total of 28 faculty members across all ranks.

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

Compared to state averages for public community college, OJC's average faculty salary is similar to the average faculty salary for colleges in Colorado, which is $52,862.