How much does a law teacher make in San Francisco?
$130,000a year
Median yearly pay for law teachers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $62.50 an hour or $10,830 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.50
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 31
- Jobs in the area
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,870Median: $130,000Highest 10%: $282,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,870 | $38.40 | |
| 25th | $100,900 | $48.50 | |
| Median | $130,000 | $62.50 | |
| 75th | $165,600 | $79.63 | |
| 90th | $282,000 | $135.60 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for law teachers.
| Los Angeles, CA | $114,300 |
| Fresno, CA | $107,800 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $357,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $203,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $175,200 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $170,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $170,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $166,900 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $165,100 |
| History Teacher | $162,200 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $137,400 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $134,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a law teacher make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $62.50 ($130,000 a year).
Do law teachers make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $130,000 against $128,500 nationally, 1% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $119,500, so San Francisco pays 9% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for law teacher pay?
15 of 31 metro areas with data.
How much does a law teacher make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $282,000 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.