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Metropolitan State University of Denver Salaries 2026
Based on 576 job posts analysed by AcademicJobs.com, the higher education salary benchmark.
| Group | Current salaries | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | $89,250–$123,500 | 3 posts |
| Academic | $60,000–$2,854,800 | 456 posts |
| Administrative and professional | $1,373–$1,455,480 | 39 posts |
Academic roles
| Role | Current salaries | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Adjunct Faculty | $2,798,640 | 207 posts |
| Lecturer/Instructor | $60,000 | 205 posts |
| Assistant Professor | $67,000 | 27 posts |
| Sessional Lecturer | $2,854,800 | 10 posts |
| Tenure-track | $61,750 | 6 posts |
| Adjunct Professor | $2,854,800 | 1 posts |
Metropolitan State University of Denver pay in United States depends on whether the post is academic, executive, HR or professional staff.
The lecturer and instructor median is $60,000.
Among 576 posts, Adjunct Faculty is the most common title.
Where the groups can be compared, Academic pays the most.
Denver currently has 0 live jobs at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
This benchmark was updated October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
💵 What is the average salary at Metropolitan State University of Denver?
The median posted salary at Metropolitan State University of Denver is $60,000.
📚 How much do lecturers earn at Metropolitan State University of Denver?
Lecturers and instructors at Metropolitan State University of Denver earn around $60,000.
Lecturer median$60,00027% below the United States median
Highest-paid roleSessional Lecturer, $2,854,800
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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