Law Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
The median law teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $128,500 per year. Salaries range from $64,250 at the entry level to $287,900+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 20,060 law teachers, postsecondary jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2.2% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$128,500
per year
Employment
20,060
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$64,250
25th percentile
$88,700
Median
$128,500
75th percentile
$176,490
90th percentile
$287,900
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.2%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
2,200
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
+ Less than 5 years experience
Law Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
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$68K$172K■ No data
Top Paying States
Minnesota
$172K
+34%
Oregon
$167K
+30%
South Carolina
$162K
+26%
Iowa
$161K
+25%
New Hampshire
$158K
+23%
Michigan
$142K
+10%
Wisconsin
$141K
+10%
Kentucky
$141K
+10%
Maryland
$140K
+9%
Indiana
$139K
+8%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $171,790 | +33.7% |
| Oregon | $167,010 | +30.0% |
| South Carolina | $162,400 | +26.4% |
| Iowa | $160,700 | +25.1% |
| New Hampshire | $157,800 | +22.8% |
| Michigan | $141,680 | +10.3% |
| Wisconsin | $140,940 | +9.7% |
| Kentucky | $140,820 | +9.6% |
| Maryland | $139,980 | +8.9% |
| Indiana | $139,400 | +8.5% |
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Law Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $218,970 | +70.4% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $170,310 | +32.5% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $144,130 | +12.2% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $142,720 | +11.1% |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $141,220 | +9.9% |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $139,980 | +8.9% |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $139,710 | +8.7% |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $139,160 | +8.3% |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $138,870 | +8.1% |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $136,570 | +6.3% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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