Law Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for law teachers, postsecondary in the United States was $128,500 (— per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,250 | — |
| 25th | $88,700 | — |
| Median | $128,500 | — |
| 75th | $176,490 | — |
| 90th | $287,900 | — |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 25-1112
- Total U.S. employment: 20,060
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
The mean wage of $144,770 sits 12.7% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Law Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $135,340 | — | +5.3% | 40 |
| Arizona | $131,950 | — | +2.7% | 60 |
| Arkansas | $95,630 | — | -25.6% | 30 |
| California | $119,540 | — | -7.0% | 7,800 |
| District of Columbia | $134,090 | — | +4.4% | 670 |
| Florida | $102,720 | — | -20.1% | 720 |
| Georgia | — | — | — | 150 |
| Idaho | $106,810 | — | -16.9% | 40 |
| Illinois | $107,700 | — | -16.2% | 470 |
| Indiana | $139,400 | — | +8.5% | 180 |
| Iowa | $160,700 | — | +25.1% | 90 |
| Kansas | $138,670 | — | +7.9% | 50 |
| Kentucky | $140,820 | — | +9.6% | 120 |
| Maine | $136,400 | — | +6.1% | 50 |
| Maryland | $139,980 | — | +8.9% | 180 |
| Massachusetts | $132,010 | — | +2.7% | 840 |
| Michigan | $141,680 | — | +10.3% | 330 |
| Minnesota | $171,790 | — | +33.7% | 80 |
| Mississippi | $74,440 | — | -42.1% | 40 |
| Nebraska | $127,690 | — | -0.6% | 100 |
| New Hampshire | $157,800 | — | +22.8% | 90 |
| New Jersey | $135,760 | — | +5.6% | 470 |
| New York | $132,180 | — | +2.9% | 2,190 |
| North Carolina | $97,090 | — | -24.4% | 450 |
| Ohio | $75,930 | — | -40.9% | 250 |
| Oregon | $167,010 | — | +30.0% | 250 |
| Pennsylvania | $121,310 | — | -5.6% | 710 |
| Rhode Island | $128,490 | — | -0.0% | 0 |
| South Carolina | $162,400 | — | +26.4% | 110 |
| Tennessee | — | — | — | 160 |
| Texas | $138,160 | — | +7.5% | 880 |
| Utah | $68,270 | — | -46.9% | 120 |
| Virginia | $136,270 | — | +6.0% | 400 |
| Washington | $125,210 | — | -2.6% | 150 |
| Wisconsin | $140,940 | — | +9.7% | 150 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for law teachers, postsecondary?
The median annual wage for law teachers, postsecondary is $128,500 (— per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays law teachers, postsecondary the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many law teachers, postsecondary are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 20,060 law teachers, postsecondary employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do law teachers, postsecondary make per hour?
The median hourly wage is —. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.