How much does a law teacher make in Texas?
$138,200a year
Median yearly pay for law teachers in Texas. That is $66.42 an hour or $11,510 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.42
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,840Median: $138,200Highest 10%: $274,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,840 | $37.42 | |
| 25th | $97,950 | $47.09 | |
| Median | $138,200 | $66.42 | |
| 75th | $207,500 | $99.75 | |
| 90th | $274,800 | $132.12 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $136,600 |
| Dallas, TX | $125,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for law teachers.
| 9. Maryland | $140,000 |
| 10. Indiana | $139,400 |
| 11. Kansas | $138,700 |
| 12. Texas | $138,200 |
| 13. Maine | $136,400 |
| 14. Virginia | $136,300 |
| 15. New Jersey | $135,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a law teacher make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $66.42 ($138,200 a year).
Do law teachers make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $138,200 against $128,500 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Texas rank for law teacher pay?
Texas ranks 12 of 33 states.
Which city in Texas pays law teachers the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $136,600 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.