How much does a law teacher make in New York?
$132,200a year
Median yearly pay for law teachers in New York. That is $63.55 an hour or $11,020 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.55
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 2,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,020Median: $132,200Highest 10%: $326,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,020 | $31.74 | |
| 25th | $92,310 | $44.38 | |
| Median | $132,200 | $63.55 | |
| 75th | $214,900 | $103.32 | |
| 90th | $326,100 | $156.77 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $144,100 |
| Buffalo, NY | $131,200 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $80,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for law teachers.
| 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 |
| 21. Rhode Island | $128,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a law teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $63.55 ($132,200 a year).
Do law teachers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $132,200 against $128,500 nationally, 3% more.
Where does New York rank for law teacher pay?
New York ranks 18 of 33 states.
Which city in New York 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.