For 34 Texas Research Universities, the average faculty salary is $95,219 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $127,689 at Texas Research Universities.
- The average associate professor salary is $97,515 at Texas Research Universities.
- The average assistant professor salary is $86,258 at Texas Research Universities.
- The average instructor salary is $66,387 at Texas Research Universities.
- The average lecturer salary is $67,075 at Texas Research Universities.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $63,438 at Texas Research Universities.
Texas Research Universities Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at Texas Research Universities 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ResearchAbilene Christian UniversityAbilene, TX | $81,219 | $103,820 | $84,823 | $75,882 | $60,285 | - | $66,721 |
| R1Baylor UniversityWaco, TX | $107,983 | $149,855 | $105,587 | $95,220 | - | $72,365 | - |
| R2Texas A & M University-Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, TX | $85,343 | $114,215 | $91,306 | $77,121 | $65,342 | $60,441 | - |
| ResearchDallas Baptist UniversityDallas, TX | $76,380 | $81,359 | $72,693 | $72,101 | - | - | - |
| ResearchTexas A & M University-CommerceCommerce, TX | $80,127 | $97,995 | $89,053 | $68,835 | $62,993 | $68,340 | - |
| ResearchHardin-Simmons UniversityAbilene, TX | $72,089 | $80,794 | $70,835 | $65,295 | $58,893 | - | - |
| ResearchUniversity of Houston-Clear LakeHouston, TX | $90,975 | $109,764 | $95,067 | $81,379 | - | $67,448 | $65,844 |
| R1University of HoustonHouston, TX | $120,147 | $169,582 | $114,352 | $104,774 | - | $61,255 | $86,936 |
| ResearchUniversity of the Incarnate WordSan Antonio, TX | $80,548 | $94,142 | $80,541 | $74,582 | $62,125 | - | - |
| ResearchLamar UniversityBeaumont, TX | $83,632 | $113,402 | $89,922 | $76,764 | $61,420 | - | $50,250 |
| ResearchUniversity of Mary Hardin-BaylorBelton, TX | $78,533 | $95,596 | $74,268 | $70,204 | $52,944 | - | - |
| R1University of North TexasDenton, TX | $99,501 | $133,755 | $101,366 | $92,539 | $71,557 | $76,005 | $37,760 |
| ResearchOur Lady of the Lake UniversitySan Antonio, TX | $70,761 | $81,717 | $73,109 | $62,583 | $54,137 | - | - |
| R2The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg, TX | $81,370 | $107,034 | $88,702 | $85,574 | $81,683 | $65,409 | - |
| R2Prairie View A & M UniversityPrairie View, TX | $84,515 | $122,734 | $96,477 | $70,887 | $72,246 | $63,420 | - |
| R1Rice UniversityHouston, TX | $166,082 | $235,266 | $146,730 | $130,801 | $66,909 | $87,375 | - |
| ResearchUniversity of St ThomasHouston, TX | $69,440 | $83,439 | $69,216 | $62,288 | $51,384 | - | - |
| R2Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TX | $73,727 | $102,006 | $85,462 | $74,402 | $71,982 | $46,511 | - |
| R2Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX | $134,241 | $195,309 | $134,707 | $137,567 | $112,114 | $68,945 | $105,251 |
| R2Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX | $82,240 | $102,209 | $84,504 | $71,761 | - | $56,754 | $53,532 |
| R2Tarleton State UniversityStephenville, TX | $74,603 | $103,109 | $84,582 | $73,778 | $57,466 | $68,101 | - |
| R2Texas A & M University-KingsvilleKingsville, TX | $78,677 | $99,700 | $83,890 | $69,727 | $64,955 | $47,330 | - |
| R1Texas A & M University-College StationCollege Station, TX | $132,754 | $187,611 | $125,281 | $116,013 | - | $93,951 | - |
| R1The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington, TX | $103,522 | $149,778 | $99,311 | $88,010 | $63,436 | $57,562 | - |
| R1The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX | $142,375 | $204,231 | $141,683 | $124,880 | $69,716 | $91,298 | $67,187 |
| R1The University of Texas at DallasRichardson, TX | $135,767 | $201,928 | $148,349 | $134,081 | - | $86,301 | - |
| R1The University of Texas at El PasoEl Paso, TX | $92,152 | $132,430 | $98,811 | $91,299 | - | $68,364 | - |
| R2The University of Texas at TylerTyler, TX | $92,651 | $138,031 | $107,538 | $80,469 | $79,510 | $64,631 | - |
| R2Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX | $126,105 | $168,828 | $122,159 | $103,969 | $100,163 | $67,054 | $52,730 |
| R1The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio, TX | $95,290 | $123,796 | $97,001 | $77,802 | - | $46,300 | $80,197 |
| R2Texas Southern UniversityHouston, TX | $78,684 | $113,700 | $85,868 | $76,491 | $69,605 | - | $55,367 |
| R1Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX | $105,555 | $153,333 | $104,694 | $92,847 | $48,704 | $60,432 | $60,453 |
| ResearchTexas Wesleyan UniversityFort Worth, TX | $74,715 | $83,224 | $78,500 | $79,293 | $45,803 | - | - |
| ResearchTexas Woman's UniversityDenton, TX | $85,732 | $107,730 | $89,136 | $73,549 | $54,296 | $64,209 | $42,462 |
Highest Faculty Salary in Texas
- Rice University $166,082
- The University of Texas at Austin $142,375
- The University of Texas at Dallas $135,767
- Southern Methodist University $134,241
- Texas A & M University-College Station $132,754
- Baylor College of Medicine $131,804
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center $128,934
- Texas Christian University $126,105
- University of Houston $120,147
- Trinity University $111,280