Law Teachers Salary in California
Law Teachers in California earn a median of $119,540 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $119,540
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($128,500)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 7,800
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,850; the top 10% earn over $284,350. Nationally the range is $64,250 to $287,900.
States ranked near California
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- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$124,890 median in California
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- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$127,680 median in California
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$127,170 median in California
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$128,470 median in California
Law Teachers pay in California
How much do law teachers make in California?
The median is $119,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,850 and the top 10% earn over $284,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for law teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 33 (−7% vs. the national median of $128,500). Living costs are not included.