Law Teachers, Postsecondary pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for law teachers, postsecondary is $134,090 a year. About 670 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($128,500). District of Columbia ranks 17th of 33 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for law teachers, postsecondary in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $82,600 |
| 25% of workers | $98,520 |
| Half of workers (median) | $134,090 |
| 75% of workers | $168,210 |
| 90% of workers | $212,620 |
Law Teachers, Postsecondary pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $134,090 | 740 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for law teachers, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in District of Columbia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $102,310 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $128,370 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $167,520 |
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