Faculty compensation at Central Michigan University varies based on academic rank, department, and years of experience. Full professors earn an average annual salary of approximately 115,000 dollars, while associate professors earn around 95,000 dollars and assistant professors average roughly 92,500 dollars. Across all instructional staff ranks combined, the overall average faculty salary sits near 96,000 dollars per year, which compares favorably against national averages for four-year public institutions and regional peers within the state of Michigan.