Law Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
Law Teachers, Postsecondary earn a median $128,500 a year nationally. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
U.S. median
$128,500
$61.78 per hour
Range
$64,250 – $239,200+
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
20,060
across the U.S.
Law Teachers, Postsecondary take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$99,096
per year · effective tax rate 22.9%
$8,258Monthly
$4,129Twice a month
$3,811Every 2 weeks
$47.64Hourly
- Federal income tax$19,574
- Social Security (6.2%)$7,967
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,863
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$99,096
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $64,250 | $30.89 | $53,805 |
| 25th percentile | $88,700 | $42.64 | $71,230 |
| Median (50th) | $128,500 | $61.78 | $99,096 |
| 75th percentile | $176,490 | $84.85 | $131,897 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $287,900+ | $138.41 | $207,596 |
Best cities for law teachers, postsecondary (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $170,310 | $119,377 | $110,263 | 710 |
| 2 | Philadelphia, PA | $128,560 | $95,190 | $92,819 | 510 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $144,130 | $102,315 | $90,896 | 2,180 |
| 4 | Washington, DC | $134,090 | $94,487 | $86,778 | 740 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | $130,010 | $90,576 | $78,344 | 760 |
| 6 | Los Angeles, CA | $114,330 | $81,372 | $71,652 | 2,940 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Boston, MA — $170,310
- New York, NY — $144,130
- Washington, DC — $134,090
- San Francisco, CA — $130,010
- Philadelphia, PA — $128,560
- Los Angeles, CA — $114,330
Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $171,790 | $118,032 | $80,170 – $239,200+ | 80 |
| Oregon | $167,010 | $111,184 | $49,360 – $179,030 | 250 |
| South Carolina | $162,400 | $113,680 | $76,090 – $239,200+ | 110 |
| Iowa | $160,700 | $115,650 | $74,080 – $239,200+ | 90 |
| New Hampshire | $157,800 | $119,122 | $89,300 – $239,200+ | 90 |
| Michigan | $141,680 | $102,334 | $65,790 – $239,200+ | 330 |
| Wisconsin | $140,940 | $101,509 | $83,940 – $232,590 | 150 |
| Kentucky | $140,820 | $102,705 | $42,900 – $239,200+ | 120 |
| Maryland | $139,980 | $100,552 | $79,480 – $224,330 | 180 |
| Indiana | $139,400 | $102,463 | $68,070 – $239,200+ | 180 |
| Kansas | $138,670 | $99,109 | $15,080 – $239,200+ | 50 |
| Texas | $138,160 | $105,698 | $77,840 – $239,200+ | 880 |
| Maine | $136,400 | $96,238 | $60,770 – $239,200+ | 50 |
| Virginia | $136,270 | $97,385 | $50,030 – $239,200+ | 400 |
| New Jersey | $135,760 | $97,600 | $50,800 – $239,200+ | 470 |
| Alabama | $135,340 | $97,269 | $30,490 – $199,470 | 40 |
| District of Columbia | $134,090 | $94,487 | $82,600 – $212,620 | 670 |
| New York | $132,180 | $94,853 | $66,020 – $239,200+ | 2,190 |
| Massachusetts | $132,010 | $95,114 | $79,480 – $239,200+ | 840 |
| Arizona | $131,950 | $98,364 | $79,560 – $213,950 | 60 |
| Rhode Island | $128,490 | $94,588 | $61,520 – $205,620 | — |
| Nebraska | $127,690 | $93,612 | $63,110 – $209,320 | 100 |
| Washington | $125,210 | $96,847 | $62,690 – $208,730 | 150 |
| Pennsylvania | $121,310 | $90,447 | $62,780 – $209,130 | 710 |
| California | $119,540 | $84,485 | $72,850 – $239,200+ | 7,800 |
| Illinois | $107,700 | $79,411 | $50,900 – $239,200+ | 470 |
| Idaho | $106,810 | $79,418 | $106,810 – $164,280 | 40 |
| Florida | $102,720 | $81,094 | $62,610 – $214,540 | 720 |
| North Carolina | $97,090 | $73,768 | $52,450 – $239,200+ | 450 |
| Arkansas | $95,630 | $72,589 | $42,990 – $167,410 | 30 |
| Ohio | $75,930 | $60,941 | $22,260 – $203,930 | 250 |
| Mississippi | $74,440 | $58,953 | $64,350 – $97,590 | 40 |
| Utah | $68,270 | $54,752 | $30,940 – $215,140 | 120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a law teachers, postsecondary make?
The national median salary for law teachers, postsecondary is $128,500 a year ($61.78 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,250 and the top 10% earn over $239,200+. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays law teachers, postsecondary the most?
Minnesota has the highest median pay at $171,790. After taxes and local prices, Boston, MA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many law teachers, postsecondary are there in the U.S.?
About 20,060 people work as law teachers, postsecondary nationwide.