How much does a law teacher make in Richmond?
$131,300a year
Median yearly pay for law teachers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $63.14 an hour or $10,950 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.14
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 31
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,030Median: $131,300Highest 10%: $278,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,030 | $24.05 | |
| 25th | $106,100 | $50.99 | |
| Median | $131,300 | $63.14 | |
| 75th | $168,000 | $80.77 | |
| 90th | $278,200 | $133.73 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for law teachers.
| Washington, DC | $134,100 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $128,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,000 |
| Physics Teacher | $103,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $101,100 |
| Business Teacher | $98,170 |
| Political Science Teacher | $92,410 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $86,670 |
| History Teacher | $86,410 |
| Area | $85,960 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $85,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a law teacher make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $63.14 ($131,300 a year).
Do law teachers make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $131,300 against $128,500 nationally, 2% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $136,300, so Richmond pays 4% less.
Where does Richmond rank for law teacher pay?
12 of 31 metro areas with data.
How much does a law teacher make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $278,200 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.