Salaries for teachers and professors can vary depending on their educational background, experience and location. Some locations across the United States have salaries of under $60,000 per year, while others such as some of the universities in California average out at $123,000. Average pay for postsecondary teachers ranges from $25,000 - $80,000, again depending on their location and
. educational background. Some professors with more education and experience can make $60,000 - $204,000 per year. Though the salary ranges vary wildly, there is no amount of money that can be put on a great education.