For 15 Virginia Public Colleges, the average faculty salary is $102,459 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $130,927 at Virginia Public Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $98,657 at Virginia Public Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $85,209 at Virginia Public Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $72,278 at Virginia Public Colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $72,461 at Virginia Public Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $54,554 at Virginia Public Colleges.
Virginia Public Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at Virginia Public 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William & MaryWilliamsburg, VA | $116,984 | $144,138 | $109,984 | $91,761 | $65,434 | $77,224 | - |
| Christopher Newport UniversityNewport News, VA | $98,904 | $124,125 | $98,720 | $89,465 | $82,378 | $82,513 | - |
| George Mason UniversityFairfax, VA | $130,338 | $172,148 | $118,799 | $106,190 | $84,237 | - | - |
| James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA | $98,024 | $115,481 | $99,353 | $84,621 | $74,687 | - | - |
| Longwood UniversityFarmville, VA | $83,176 | $98,443 | $82,476 | $79,761 | - | $51,721 | $74,991 |
| University of Mary WashingtonFredericksburg, VA | $89,587 | $101,775 | $87,733 | $73,234 | $82,750 | $81,715 | - |
| Norfolk State UniversityNorfolk, VA | $90,502 | $99,901 | $68,795 | $63,569 | $92,661 | - | - |
| Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA | $94,974 | $138,818 | $98,223 | $84,593 | $53,828 | $63,740 | $38,994 |
| Radford UniversityRadford, VA | $89,834 | $104,974 | $90,239 | $83,122 | $71,085 | - | - |
| University of Virginia's College at WiseWise, VA | $82,689 | $110,435 | $85,199 | $70,096 | $65,727 | - | - |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA | $126,699 | $174,077 | $124,171 | $107,820 | $65,432 | $85,806 | - |
| Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA | $111,084 | $157,535 | $112,863 | $86,300 | $72,018 | - | - |
| University of Virginia-Main CampusCharlottesville, VA | $156,740 | $213,942 | $136,954 | $110,226 | $79,065 | $75,271 | - |
| Virginia Military InstituteLexington, VA | $81,628 | $99,655 | $74,680 | $68,406 | $57,896 | $56,967 | - |
| Virginia State UniversityPetersburg, VA | $85,715 | $108,453 | $91,673 | $78,973 | $64,698 | $77,192 | $49,677 |
Highest Faculty Salary in Virginia
- University of Virginia-Main Campus $156,740
- George Mason University $130,338
- University of Richmond $130,317
- Washington and Lee University $127,391
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University $126,699
- William & Mary $116,984
- Eastern Virginia Medical School $116,915
- Virginia Commonwealth University $111,084
- Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing $102,000
- Christopher Newport University $98,904