For 21 Washington Private Colleges, the average faculty salary is $71,252 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $90,028 at Washington Private Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $77,722 at Washington Private Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $70,104 at Washington Private Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $56,425 at Washington Private Colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $61,871 at Washington Private Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $50,817 at Washington Private Colleges.
Washington Private Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at Washington Private 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City University of SeattleSeattle, WA | $64,326 | - | - | - | - | - | $64,326 |
| Cornish College of the ArtsSeattle, WA | $53,611 | $71,741 | $67,132 | $62,759 | $28,701 | - | - |
| Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA | $99,583 | $132,371 | $93,615 | $78,329 | $53,192 | $72,013 | - |
| Heritage UniversityToppenish, WA | $76,106 | $89,993 | $78,076 | $71,244 | $52,528 | - | - |
| Bastyr UniversityKenmore, WA | $66,559 | $76,089 | $61,290 | $52,713 | - | - | - |
| Northwest UniversityKirkland, WA | $77,025 | $84,009 | $75,960 | $75,422 | $72,307 | - | - |
| Pacific Lutheran UniversityTacoma, WA | $77,291 | $85,505 | $81,761 | $70,613 | $68,091 | - | - |
| University of Puget SoundTacoma, WA | $96,569 | $109,431 | $85,137 | $73,576 | $85,534 | - | - |
| Saint Martin's UniversityLacey, WA | $67,504 | $76,656 | $72,056 | $62,908 | $59,602 | - | - |
| Seattle Pacific UniversitySeattle, WA | $86,554 | $95,771 | $86,389 | $79,488 | $58,924 | - | - |
| Seattle UniversitySeattle, WA | $74,319 | $92,945 | $72,332 | $69,927 | $47,479 | - | $26,561 |
| Walla Walla UniversityCollege Place, WA | $66,655 | $73,084 | $64,067 | $60,081 | $56,262 | - | - |
| Whitman CollegeWalla Walla, WA | $95,654 | $124,655 | $99,306 | $84,094 | $71,906 | $82,939 | $65,097 |
| Whitworth UniversitySpokane, WA | $74,670 | $90,626 | $76,983 | $75,415 | $58,876 | $37,506 | - |
| The Seattle School of Theology & PsychologySeattle, WA | $61,861 | $100,577 | $64,498 | $52,890 | $47,853 | - | - |
| Faith International UniversityTacoma, WA | $29,625 | $28,813 | - | - | $34,500 | - | - |
| DigiPen Institute of TechnologyRedmond, WA | $91,544 | $108,771 | $98,020 | $80,154 | - | $78,975 | $47,283 |
| Pacific Northwest University of Health SciencesYakima, WA | $97,889 | $129,465 | $94,660 | $90,158 | - | - | - |
| Whitworth University-Adult Degree ProgramsSpokane, WA | $37,922 | - | - | - | - | $37,922 | - |
| Seattle Film InstituteSeattle, WA | $50,625 | - | - | - | $50,625 | - | - |
| Great Northern UniversitySpokane, WA | $50,400 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $52,000 | - | - | - |
Highest Faculty Salary in Washington
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus $137,062
- University of Washington-Bothell Campus $118,474
- University of Washington-Tacoma Campus $109,232
- Bellevue College $106,928
- Western Washington University $106,188
- Clark College $102,577
- Seattle Central College $100,246
- Washington State University $100,179
- Cascadia College $100,152
- Gonzaga University $99,583