How much does a law teacher make in New York?
$144,100a year
Median yearly pay for law teachers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $69.29 an hour or $12,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $69.29
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 31
- Jobs in the area
- 2,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,600Median: $144,100Highest 10%: $326,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,600 | $36.83 | |
| 25th | $103,500 | $49.75 | |
| Median | $144,100 | $69.29 | |
| 75th | $215,300 | $103.52 | |
| 90th | $326,100 | $156.77 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for law teachers.
| Buffalo, NY | $131,200 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $132,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $128,100 |
| Architecture Teacher | $123,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $123,200 |
| Political Science Teacher | $107,100 |
| Business Teacher | $104,800 |
| Physics Teacher | $104,700 |
| Area | $103,700 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $103,500 |
| Psychology Teacher | $102,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a law teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $69.29 ($144,100 a year).
Do law teachers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $144,100 against $128,500 nationally, 12% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $132,200, so New York pays 9% more.
Where does New York rank for law teacher pay?
3 of 31 metro areas with data.
How much does a law teacher make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $326,100 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.