How much does a law teacher make in Boston?
$170,300a year
Median yearly pay for law teachers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $81.88 an hour or $14,190 a month.
- Hourly
- $81.88
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 31
- Jobs in the area
- 710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,010Median: $170,300Highest 10%: $323,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,010 | $37.50 | |
| 25th | $106,500 | $51.20 | |
| Median | $170,300 | $81.88 | |
| 75th | $229,200 | $110.17 | |
| 90th | $323,600 | $155.59 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for law teachers.
| Providence, RI | $128,500 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $174,900 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $164,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $135,500 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,700 |
| Physics Teacher | $128,600 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $128,100 |
| Atmospheric | $124,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $123,300 |
| Architecture Teacher | $121,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $119,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a law teacher make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $81.88 ($170,300 a year).
Do law teachers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $170,300 against $128,500 nationally, 33% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $132,000, so Boston pays 29% more.
Where does Boston rank for law teacher pay?
2 of 31 metro areas with data.
How much does a law teacher make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $323,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.