Law Teachers Salary in Texas
Law Teachers in Texas earn a median of $138,160 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $138,160
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($128,500)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 880
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,840; the top 10% earn over $274,800. Nationally the range is $64,250 to $287,900.
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- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$101,210 median in Texas
Law Teachers pay in Texas
How much do law teachers make in Texas?
The median is $138,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,840 and the top 10% earn over $274,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for law teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 33 (+8% vs. the national median of $128,500). Living costs are not included.