Law Teachers, Postsecondary pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for law teachers, postsecondary is $132,180 a year. About 2,190 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($128,500). New York ranks 18th of 33 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for law teachers, postsecondary in New York
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $66,020 |
| 25% of workers | $92,310 |
| Half of workers (median) | $132,180 |
| 75% of workers | $214,900 |
| 90% of workers | $326,080 |
Law Teachers, Postsecondary pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $144,130 | 2,180 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $131,190 | 120 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $80,950 | 40 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $104,490 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $82,020 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,690 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,700 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $92,050 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $104,050 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $127,500 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,540 |
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