Law Teachers, Postsecondary Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for law teachers, postsecondarys across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $144,770 ≈ $70/hr
National median salary $128,500
Total employment 20,060 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +2.2%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 2,200 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 29,500 → 30,200 (+600)
Typical entry education Doctoral or professional degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Michigan$173,330
- New Hampshire$170,010
- Kansas$169,190
- Massachusetts$168,350
- New York$168,030
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$72,600
- Utah$95,540
- Arkansas$101,510
- Ohio$104,080
- Idaho$122,880
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $173,330 | $141,680 | $83 | +19.7% | 330 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $170,010 | $157,800 | $82 | +17.4% | 90 |
| 3 | Kansas | $169,190 | $138,670 | $81 | +16.9% | 50 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $168,350 | $132,010 | $81 | +16.3% | 840 |
| 5 | New York | $168,030 | $132,180 | $81 | +16.1% | 2,190 |
| 6 | Indiana | $166,350 | $139,400 | $80 | +14.9% | 180 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $163,760 | $171,790 | $79 | +13.1% | 80 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $157,180 | $140,940 | $76 | +8.6% | 150 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $156,120 | $135,760 | $75 | +7.8% | 470 |
| 10 | South Carolina | $155,340 | $162,400 | $75 | +7.3% | 110 |
| 11 | Virginia | $154,250 | $136,270 | $74 | +6.5% | 400 |
| 12 | Iowa | $151,300 | $160,700 | $73 | +4.5% | 90 |
| 13 | Maryland | $151,230 | $139,980 | $73 | +4.5% | 180 |
| 14 | Texas | $151,140 | $138,160 | $73 | +4.4% | 880 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $144,650 | $134,090 | $70 | -0.1% | 670 |
| 16 | Nebraska | $143,540 | $127,690 | $69 | -0.8% | 100 |
| 17 | Maine | $141,630 | $136,400 | $68 | -2.2% | 50 |
| 18 | Arizona | $141,360 | $131,950 | $68 | -2.4% | 60 |
| 19 | California | $139,140 | $119,540 | $67 | -3.9% | 7,800 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $138,840 | $128,490 | $67 | -4.1% | — |
| 21 | Illinois | $136,280 | $107,700 | $66 | -5.9% | 470 |
| 22 | Oregon | $136,280 | $167,010 | $66 | -5.9% | 250 |
| 23 | Kentucky | $135,680 | $140,820 | $65 | -6.3% | 120 |
| 24 | Washington | $134,920 | $125,210 | $65 | -6.8% | 150 |
| 25 | Alabama | $134,540 | $135,340 | $65 | -7.1% | 40 |
| 26 | Florida | $131,220 | $102,720 | $63 | -9.4% | 720 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $130,660 | $97,090 | $63 | -9.7% | 450 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $129,520 | $121,310 | $62 | -10.5% | 710 |
| 29 | Idaho | $122,880 | $106,810 | $59 | -15.1% | 40 |
| 30 | Ohio | $104,080 | $75,930 | $50 | -28.1% | 250 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $101,510 | $95,630 | $49 | -29.9% | 30 |
| 32 | Utah | $95,540 | $68,270 | $46 | -34% | 120 |
| 33 | Mississippi | $72,600 | $74,440 | $35 | -49.9% | 40 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 32 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $218,970 | $191,580 | 60 |
| 2 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $170,310 | $177,630 | 710 |
| 3 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $144,130 | $172,210 | 2,180 |
| 4 | Oklahoma City, OK | $142,720 | $136,210 | 30 |
| 5 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $141,220 | $144,010 | 60 |
| 6 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $139,980 | $152,730 | 150 |
| 7 | Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $139,710 | $157,370 | — |
| 8 | Eugene-Springfield, OR | $139,160 | $124,230 | 80 |
| 9 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $138,870 | $161,170 | 30 |
| 10 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $136,570 | $159,910 | 230 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing law teachers, postsecondarys (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Local Government Owned | $158,780 | $129,680 | 440 |
| 2 | Educational Services, Privately Owned | $130,110 | $153,830 | 9,090 |
| 3 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Privately Owned | $130,110 | $154,360 | 9,040 |
| 4 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $130,110 | $153,830 | 9,090 |
| 5 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $129,100 | $147,040 | 19,110 |
| 6 | Educational Services | $128,500 | $144,770 | 20,060 |
| 7 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $128,500 | $144,770 | 20,060 |
| 8 | Sector 61 - Educational Services | $128,500 | $144,770 | 20,060 |
| 9 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, State Government Owned | $127,840 | $140,960 | 9,630 |
| 10 | Educational Services, State Government Owned | $122,750 | $139,190 | 9,900 |
| 11 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $122,750 | $139,190 | 9,900 |
| 12 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $119,560 | $137,270 | 10,970 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do law teachers, postsecondary make in the U.S.?
The median law teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $128,500 per year (mean $144,770), and about 80% earn between $64,250 and $287,900.
How much do law teachers, postsecondary make per hour?
Roughly $70 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $144,770 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays law teachers, postsecondary the most?
Michigan has the highest average pay for law teachers, postsecondary at $173,330 per year (median $141,680).
What is the job outlook for law teachers, postsecondary?
Employment is projected to change +2.2% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 2,200 openings per year.
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