How much does a law teacher make in Philadelphia?
$128,600a year
Median yearly pay for law teachers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $61.81 an hour or $10,710 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.81
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 31
- Jobs in the area
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,380Median: $128,600Highest 10%: $213,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,380 | $33.84 | |
| 25th | $80,420 | $38.66 | |
| Median | $128,600 | $61.81 | |
| 75th | $171,300 | $82.37 | |
| 90th | $213,600 | $102.68 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for law teachers.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $121,300 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $128,700 |
| Economics Teacher | $127,400 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $108,200 |
| Business Teacher | $107,200 |
| Architecture Teacher | $105,800 |
| Geography Teacher | $104,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $104,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $103,800 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $101,700 |
| Area | $101,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a law teacher make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $61.81 ($128,600 a year).
Do law teachers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $128,600 against $128,500 nationally, 0% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $121,300, so Philadelphia pays 6% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for law teacher pay?
17 of 31 metro areas with data.
How much does a law teacher make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $70,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $213,600 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.