SOC 25-1112 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Law Teachers, Postsecondary — District of Columbia
District of Columbia · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Law Teachers, Postsecondary in District of Columbia is $134,090 per year, close to the national median of $128,500 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Law Teachers, Postsecondary in District of Columbia is $134,090 per year, close to the national median of $128,500 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $98,520 and $168,210. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $82,600 and the ninetieth at $212,620.
The area has 670 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.0 of every thousand jobs. District of Columbia ranks number 17th out of 33 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Washington records the highest median at $134,090. Of the 465 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 66th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,600 | −35.7% |
| 25th | $98,520 | −23.3% |
| Median (50th) | $134,090 | +4.4% |
| 75th | $168,210 | +30.9% |
| 90th | $212,620 | +65.5% |
| Mean | $144,650 | +12.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in District of Columbia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $134,090 | 740 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in District of Columbia run 9.9% above the national average, so the median of $134,090 buys what $122,011 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 5.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$134,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
109.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$122,011US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $134,090 a year, 4.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $82,600 to $212,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 670 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 17th of 33 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Washington, at $134,090.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Law Teachers, Postsecondary in District of Columbia?
The median annual wage is $134,090, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $128,500, so pay in District of Columbia is 4.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in District of Columbia earns more than $212,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $82,600 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Washington, at $134,090 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 670 jobs in this occupation in District of Columbia. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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