How much does a law teacher make in New Jersey?
$135,800a year
Median yearly pay for law teachers in New Jersey. That is $65.27 an hour or $11,310 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.27
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,800Median: $135,800Highest 10%: $299,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,800 | $24.42 | |
| 25th | $103,500 | $49.75 | |
| Median | $135,800 | $65.27 | |
| 75th | $210,100 | $100.99 | |
| 90th | $299,600 | $144.05 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $144,100 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $128,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for law teachers.
| 12. Texas | $138,200 |
| 13. Maine | $136,400 |
| 14. Virginia | $136,300 |
| 15. New Jersey | $135,800 |
| 16. Alabama | $135,300 |
| 17. District of Columbia | $134,100 |
| 18. New York | $132,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a law teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $65.27 ($135,800 a year).
Do law teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $135,800 against $128,500 nationally, 6% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for law teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 15 of 33 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays law teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $144,100 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.