<p>Agreed. Generally being a professor has more to do with the life of the mind than a big paycheck. But as map noted, professional school faculty (and stars in other fields) can do well:</p>
<p>[A</a> Star Law Professor And Expert Witness Is Selling His Fancy New York Condo For $15.9 Million](<a href=“http://www.businessinsider.com/daniel-fischel-apartment-for-sale-photos-2012-2]A”>A Star Law Professor and Expert Witness Is Selling His Fancy New York Condo for $15.9 Million)</p>