How much does a law teacher make in California?
$119,500a year
Median yearly pay for law teachers in California. That is $57.47 an hour or $9,962 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.47
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 7,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,850Median: $119,500Highest 10%: $284,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,850 | $35.02 | |
| 25th | $88,710 | $42.65 | |
| Median | $119,500 | $57.47 | |
| 75th | $169,600 | $81.52 | |
| 90th | $284,400 | $136.71 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $130,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $114,300 |
| Fresno, CA | $107,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for law teachers.
| 22. Nebraska | $127,700 |
| 23. Washington | $125,200 |
| 24. Pennsylvania | $121,300 |
| 25. California | $119,500 |
| 26. Illinois | $107,700 |
| 27. Idaho | $106,800 |
| 28. Florida | $102,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a law teacher make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $57.47 ($119,500 a year).
Do law teachers make more in California than the national average?
No: $119,500 against $128,500 nationally, 7% less.
Where does California rank for law teacher pay?
California ranks 25 of 33 states.
Which city in California pays law teachers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $130,000 a year.
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.