For 45 Wisconsin 4-year Colleges, the average faculty salary is $72,172 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $86,678 at Wisconsin 4-year Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $74,492 at Wisconsin 4-year Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $68,046 at Wisconsin 4-year Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $64,667 at Wisconsin 4-year Colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $53,659 at Wisconsin 4-year Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $52,752 at Wisconsin 4-year Colleges.
Wisconsin 4-year Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at Wisconsin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alverno CollegeMilwaukee, WI | $56,554 | $57,560 | $57,477 | $55,102 | - | - | - |
| Madison Area Technical CollegeMadison, WI | $100,047 | - | - | - | $100,047 | - | - |
| Bellin CollegeGreen Bay, WI | $75,401 | $93,642 | $84,757 | $76,259 | $70,333 | - | - |
| Beloit CollegeBeloit, WI | $69,528 | $79,753 | $69,459 | $60,249 | $62,400 | - | $62,727 |
| Carroll UniversityWaukesha, WI | $77,531 | $91,263 | $77,560 | $72,806 | - | - | - |
| Carthage CollegeKenosha, WI | $80,829 | $95,442 | $75,482 | $71,175 | - | - | - |
| Concordia University-WisconsinMequon, WI | $65,281 | $73,678 | $63,931 | $58,625 | - | - | - |
| Edgewood CollegeMadison, WI | $64,980 | $77,490 | $71,684 | $60,567 | - | $52,680 | - |
| Lakeland UniversityPlymouth, WI | $66,131 | $73,473 | $64,600 | $60,803 | $76,500 | - | - |
| Lawrence UniversityAppleton, WI | $79,064 | $96,296 | $83,168 | $68,423 | $60,480 | $55,105 | - |
| Maranatha Baptist UniversityWatertown, WI | $36,445 | $48,860 | $40,181 | $36,716 | - | - | $3,943 |
| Marian UniversityFond Du Lac, WI | $73,445 | $91,865 | $78,224 | $71,373 | $41,159 | - | - |
| Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI | $100,323 | $135,083 | $99,414 | $81,228 | $72,086 | - | $55,307 |
| Milwaukee Institute of Art & DesignMilwaukee, WI | $58,740 | $69,326 | $57,701 | $49,926 | $49,705 | - | - |
| Milwaukee School of EngineeringMilwaukee, WI | $91,180 | $104,387 | $99,121 | $86,556 | $63,033 | - | - |
| Mount Mary UniversityMilwaukee, WI | $61,078 | $70,811 | $65,042 | $58,734 | $51,813 | - | - |
| Nashotah HouseNashotah, WI | $50,148 | $59,344 | $39,788 | $36,938 | - | - | - |
| Northland CollegeAshland, WI | $62,125 | $72,269 | $62,235 | $52,158 | $40,085 | - | - |
| Ripon CollegeRipon, WI | $74,767 | $84,747 | $73,695 | $58,732 | - | - | - |
| Sacred Heart Seminary and School of TheologyFranklin, WI | $67,670 | $86,987 | $82,885 | $65,389 | $52,271 | - | $51,003 |
| Saint Norbert CollegeDe Pere, WI | $84,964 | $103,147 | $76,398 | $79,867 | - | - | - |
| Viterbo UniversityLa Crosse, WI | $65,796 | $73,218 | $70,202 | $62,287 | $47,811 | - | - |
| University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWhitewater, WI | $81,179 | $94,259 | $86,869 | $79,313 | - | $61,903 | $39,628 |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire, WI | $82,409 | $92,415 | $83,133 | $79,676 | $70,331 | $49,305 | - |
| University of Wisconsin-Green BayGreen Bay, WI | $72,689 | $82,380 | $70,056 | $72,961 | - | $49,016 | - |
| University of Wisconsin-La CrosseLa Crosse, WI | $75,007 | $85,593 | $76,329 | $67,078 | $75,233 | $44,086 | - |
| Wisconsin Lutheran CollegeMilwaukee, WI | $67,571 | $71,646 | $67,030 | $67,528 | $61,822 | $58,884 | - |
| University of Wisconsin-OshkoshOshkosh, WI | $79,886 | $95,224 | $78,486 | $72,188 | $119,841 | $55,378 | - |
| University of Wisconsin-ParksideKenosha, WI | $75,731 | $87,564 | $80,525 | $78,400 | $39,372 | $53,147 | $57,477 |
| Herzing University-MadisonMadison, WI | $60,518 | $65,513 | $51,403 | $59,494 | $54,165 | - | $38,391 |
| University of Wisconsin-StoutMenomonie, WI | $75,095 | $84,871 | $78,569 | $72,877 | - | $58,829 | $77,651 |
| University of Wisconsin-SuperiorSuperior, WI | $65,395 | $70,975 | $64,490 | $61,474 | - | $54,253 | - |
| University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI | $142,066 | $191,561 | $141,992 | $115,593 | $87,431 | $82,440 | $65,522 |
| University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI | $90,053 | $121,777 | $91,041 | $89,094 | $56,763 | $40,764 | $58,779 |
| University of Wisconsin-PlattevillePlatteville, WI | $70,900 | $83,998 | $75,801 | $70,219 | - | $50,428 | - |
| University of Wisconsin-River FallsRiver Falls, WI | $79,089 | $89,244 | $84,804 | $73,616 | - | $51,071 | $76,362 |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointStevens Point, WI | $71,232 | $79,902 | $72,765 | $69,381 | - | $48,408 | $42,256 |
| Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe UniversityHayward, WI | $69,293 | - | - | - | $70,340 | - | $56,727 |
| Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-RacineRacine, WI | $46,500 | - | - | - | - | $46,500 | - |
| College of Menominee NationKeshena, WI | $60,798 | - | - | - | $60,798 | - | - |
| Ottawa University-MilwaukeeBrookfield, WI | $58,208 | - | $58,208 | - | - | - | - |
| Rasmussen University-WisconsinGreen Bay, WI | $59,006 | - | - | - | $59,006 | - | - |
| Bryant & Stratton College-WauwatosaWauwatosa, WI | $60,473 | - | - | - | $60,473 | - | - |
| Herzing University-KenoshaKenosha, WI | $68,317 | $85,183 | - | $66,188 | $62,097 | - | - |
| Herzing University-BrookfieldBrookfield, WI | $74,303 | $73,028 | $76,186 | $66,737 | $80,625 | - | - |
Highest Faculty Salary in Wisconsin
- University of Wisconsin-Madison $142,066
- Milwaukee Area Technical College $103,218
- Marquette University $100,323
- Madison Area Technical College $100,047
- Gateway Technical College $92,837
- Milwaukee School of Engineering $91,180
- Fox Valley Technical College $90,851
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee $90,053
- Waukesha County Technical College $88,141
- Saint Norbert College $84,964