How much does a College Professor - Mechanical Engineering make in the United States? The average College Professor - Mechanical Engineering salary in the United States is $140,500 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $111,600 and $191,100. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

College Professor - Mechanical Engineering Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile College Professor - Mechanical Engineering Salary $85,288 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile College Professor - Mechanical Engineering Salary $111,600 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile College Professor - Mechanical Engineering Salary $140,500 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile College Professor - Mechanical Engineering Salary $191,100 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile College Professor - Mechanical Engineering Salary $237,169 US March 26, 2024
25% $111,600 10% $85,288 90% $237,169 75% $191,100 $140,500 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The College Professor - Mechanical Engineering develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Teaches courses in the discipline area of mechanical engineering. Being a College Professor - Mechanical Engineering collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. In addition, College Professor - Mechanical Engineering typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and initiates research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. Provides intellectual leadership and has made significant contributions to the field. May offer independent study opportunities and mentoring to students. Typically this individual is a leader in the field and has been published. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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