Law Teachers Salary by State
The national median pay for law teachers is $128,500 a year. By state, it ranges from $68,270 in Utah to $171,790 in Minnesota.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $64,250
- 25th percentile
- $88,700
- Median
- $128,500
- 75th percentile
- $176,490
- Top 10%
- $287,900
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 20,060 jobs.
Median pay in 32 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $171,790 | +34% | $80,170 | $300,960 | 80 |
| 2 | Oregon | $167,010 | +30% | $49,360 | $179,030 | 250 |
| 3 | South Carolina | $162,400 | +26% | $76,090 | $302,400 | 110 |
| 4 | Iowa | $160,700 | +25% | $74,080 | $295,050 | 90 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $157,800 | +23% | $89,300 | $317,560 | 90 |
| 6 | Michigan | $141,680 | +10% | $65,790 | $310,710 | 330 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $140,940 | +10% | $83,940 | $232,590 | 150 |
| 8 | Kentucky | $140,820 | +10% | $42,900 | $256,790 | 120 |
| 9 | Maryland | $139,980 | +9% | $79,480 | $224,330 | 180 |
| 10 | Indiana | $139,400 | +8% | $68,070 | $302,180 | 180 |
| 11 | Kansas | $138,670 | +8% | $15,080 | $316,190 | 50 |
| 12 | Texas | $138,160 | +8% | $77,840 | $274,800 | 880 |
| 13 | Maine | $136,400 | +6% | $60,770 | $279,870 | 50 |
| 14 | Virginia | $136,270 | +6% | $50,030 | $304,760 | 400 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $135,760 | +6% | $50,800 | $299,620 | 470 |
| 16 | Alabama | $135,340 | +5% | $30,490 | $199,470 | 40 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $134,090 | +4% | $82,600 | $212,620 | 670 |
| 18 | New York | $132,180 | +3% | $66,020 | $326,080 | 2,190 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $132,010 | +3% | $79,480 | $323,630 | 840 |
| 20 | Arizona | $131,950 | +3% | $79,560 | $213,950 | 60 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $128,490 | 0% | $61,520 | $205,620 | Not published |
| 22 | Nebraska | $127,690 | −1% | $63,110 | $209,320 | 100 |
| 23 | Washington | $125,210 | −3% | $62,690 | $208,730 | 150 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $121,310 | −6% | $62,780 | $209,130 | 710 |
| 25 | California | $119,540 | −7% | $72,850 | $284,350 | 7,800 |
| 26 | Illinois | $107,700 | −16% | $50,900 | $275,360 | 470 |
| 27 | Idaho | $106,810 | −17% | $106,810 | $164,280 | 40 |
| 28 | Florida | $102,720 | −20% | $62,610 | $214,540 | 720 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $97,090 | −24% | $52,450 | $341,680 | 450 |
| 30 | Arkansas | $95,630 | −26% | $42,990 | $167,410 | 30 |
| 31 | Ohio | $75,930 | −41% | $22,260 | $203,930 | 250 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $74,440 | −42% | $64,350 | $97,590 | 40 |
| 33 | Utah | $68,270 | −47% | $30,940 | $215,140 | 120 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Law Teachers salary questions
Which state pays law teachers the most?
Minnesota, with a median of $171,790 a year (+34% vs. the national median of $128,500). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays law teachers the least?
Utah, with a median of $68,270 a year (−47% vs. national).
Where do most law teachers work?
California has the most jobs, about 7,800, with a median of $119,540.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.