How much does a law teacher make in District of Columbia?
$134,100a year
Median yearly pay for law teachers in District of Columbia. That is $64.47 an hour or $11,170 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.47
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,600Median: $134,100Highest 10%: $212,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,600 | $39.71 | |
| 25th | $98,520 | $47.37 | |
| Median | $134,100 | $64.47 | |
| 75th | $168,200 | $80.87 | |
| 90th | $212,600 | $102.22 |
Cities in District of Columbia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $134,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for law teachers.
| 14. Virginia | $136,300 |
| 15. New Jersey | $135,800 |
| 16. Alabama | $135,300 |
| 17. District of Columbia | $134,100 |
| 18. New York | $132,200 |
| 19. Massachusetts | $132,000 |
| 20. Arizona | $132,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a law teacher make an hour in District of Columbia?
The median hourly pay in District of Columbia is $64.47 ($134,100 a year).
Do law teachers make more in District of Columbia than the national average?
Yes: $134,100 against $128,500 nationally, 4% more.
Where does District of Columbia rank for law teacher pay?
District of Columbia ranks 17 of 33 states.
Which city in District of Columbia pays law teachers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $134,100 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.