Law Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for law teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. is $128,500, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $128,500
- Mean annual wage
- $144,770
- Median hourly wage
- —
- Employment
- 20,060
20,060 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,250 | — |
| 25th percentile | $88,700 | — |
| Median (50th) | $128,500 | — |
| 75th percentile | $176,490 | — |
| 90th percentile | $287,900 | — |
Highest-paying states for law teachers, postsecondary
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $171,790 | 80 |
| Oregon | $167,010 | 250 |
| South Carolina | $162,400 | 110 |
| Iowa | $160,700 | 90 |
| New Hampshire | $157,800 | 90 |
| Michigan | $141,680 | 330 |
| Wisconsin | $140,940 | 150 |
| Kentucky | $140,820 | 120 |
| Maryland | $139,980 | 180 |
| Indiana | $139,400 | 180 |
Lowest-paying states
- Utah: $68,270 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $74,440 median annual wage
- Ohio: $75,930 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $95,630 median annual wage
- North Carolina: $97,090 median annual wage
About this occupation
Teach courses in law. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical tasks
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
- Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
- Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
- Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 2.0% |
| Associate's degree | 1.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.1% |
| Master's degree | 30.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 48.5% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,780
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,970
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,040
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,370
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41,670
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,140
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,800
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65,120
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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