Law Teachers Salary in New York
Law Teachers in New York earn a median of $132,180 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $132,180
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($128,500)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 2,190
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,020; the top 10% earn over $326,080. Nationally the range is $64,250 to $287,900.
States ranked near New York
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Law Teachers pay in New York
How much do law teachers make in New York?
The median is $132,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,020 and the top 10% earn over $326,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for law teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 33 (+3% vs. the national median of $128,500). Living costs are not included.