How much does a law teacher make in Virginia?
$136,300a year
Median yearly pay for law teachers in Virginia. That is $65.51 an hour or $11,360 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.51
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,030Median: $136,300Highest 10%: $304,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,030 | $24.05 | |
| 25th | $91,770 | $44.12 | |
| Median | $136,300 | $65.51 | |
| 75th | $211,300 | $101.61 | |
| 90th | $304,800 | $146.52 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $134,100 |
| Richmond, VA | $131,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for law teachers.
| 11. Kansas | $138,700 |
| 12. Texas | $138,200 |
| 13. Maine | $136,400 |
| 14. Virginia | $136,300 |
| 15. New Jersey | $135,800 |
| 16. Alabama | $135,300 |
| 17. District of Columbia | $134,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a law teacher make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $65.51 ($136,300 a year).
Do law teachers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $136,300 against $128,500 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Virginia rank for law teacher pay?
Virginia ranks 14 of 33 states.
Which city in Virginia pays law teachers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $134,100 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.