Law Teachers, Postsecondary Salary (2025)
Based on 20,060 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $64,250 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $88,700 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $128,500 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $176,490 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $287,900 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$64K
25th
$89K
Median
$129K
75th
$176K
90th
$288K
Highest Paying States for Law Teachers, Postsecondary
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Michigan | $173,330 |
| New Hampshire | $170,010 |
| Kansas | $169,190 |
| Massachusetts | $168,350 |
| New York | $168,030 |
| Indiana | $166,350 |
| Minnesota | $163,760 |
| Wisconsin | $157,180 |
| New Jersey | $156,120 |
| South Carolina | $155,340 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Law Teachers, Postsecondary salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Michigan at an average of $173,330 per year, while South Carolina has an average of $155,340 — a difference of $17,990. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Law Teachers, Postsecondary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20,060 workers were employed as Law Teachers, Postsecondarys in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Educational Instruction and Library Occupations. The annual mean wage of $144,770 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 25-1112