SOC 25-1112 · May 2025 · United States
Law Teachers, Postsecondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Law Teachers, Postsecondary across the United States is $128,500 per year, measured over 20,060 jobs. The highest state median is in Minnesota, at $171,790.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
The next ten years
Projected to grow about as fast as average
- Change in jobs, 2024 to 2034
- +2.2%
- Openings per year
- 2,200
- Typical entry-level education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Related work experience
- Less than 5 years
Includes jobs opened by workers leaving the occupation, not only new positions.
Projections are based on 2024 employment and run to 2034. The wages above are from the May 2025 survey, a separate BLS programme on a different release cycle, so the two are not two views of one dataset.
Where the pay is highest for Law Teachers, Postsecondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 151.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Minnesota pays $171,790 and Utah pays $68,270.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $171,790 | 80 | |
| 2 | Oregon | $167,010 | 250 | |
| 3 | South Carolina | $162,400 | 110 | |
| 4 | Iowa | $160,700 | 90 | |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $157,800 | 90 | |
| 6 | Michigan | $141,680 | 330 | |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $140,940 | 150 | |
| 8 | Kentucky | $140,820 | 120 | |
| 9 | Maryland | $139,980 | 180 | |
| 10 | Indiana | $139,400 | 180 |
States with the most Law Teachers, Postsecondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 7,800 | $119,540 | |
| 2 | New York | 2,190 | $132,180 | |
| 3 | Texas | 880 | $138,160 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 840 | $132,010 | |
| 5 | Florida | 720 | $102,720 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 710 | $121,310 | |
| 7 | District of Columbia | 670 | $134,090 | |
| 8 | Illinois | 470 | $107,700 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 470 | $135,760 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | 450 | $97,090 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis | $218,970 | 60 |
| 2 | Boston | $170,310 | 710 |
| 3 | New York | $144,130 | 2,180 |
| 4 | Oklahoma City | $142,720 | 30 |
| 5 | Detroit | $141,220 | 60 |
| 6 | Baltimore | $139,980 | 150 |
| 7 | Lansing | $139,710 | — |
| 8 | Eugene | $139,160 | 80 |
| 9 | Portland | $138,870 | 30 |
| 10 | Austin | $136,570 | 230 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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