New York Median
$132,180
per year
Hourly Rate
$63.55
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+3% vs US median
US median $128,500
State Rank
#18 of 33
2,190 employed here
How much does a Law Teacher, Postsecondary make in New York?
Law Teachers, Postsecondary in New York take home a median of $132,180 annually — roughly $63.55 an hour — which runs 3% above the national median of $128,500.
Within New York, entry-level pay starts around $66,020 while the top 10% make $326,080 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $92,310 and $214,900 a year.
Law Teacher, Postsecondary salary range in New York
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $66,020 | $31.74 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $92,310 | $44.38 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $132,180 | $63.55 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $214,900 | $103.32 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $326,080 | $156.77 |
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How New York compares
New York ranks 18th out of 33 states and territories for Law Teacher, Postsecondary pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Law Teacher, Postsecondary salary in other states
Minnesota $171,790Oregon $167,010South Carolina $162,400Iowa $160,700New Hampshire $157,800Michigan $141,680Wisconsin $140,940Kentucky $140,820Maryland $139,980Indiana $139,400Kansas $138,670Texas $138,160Maine $136,400Virginia $136,270New Jersey $135,760Alabama $135,340District of Columbia $134,090Massachusetts $132,010Arizona $131,950Rhode Island $128,490Nebraska $127,690Washington $125,210Pennsylvania $121,310California $119,540Illinois $107,700Idaho $106,810Florida $102,720North Carolina $97,090Arkansas $95,630Ohio $75,930Mississippi $74,440Utah $68,270
Working as a Law Teacher, Postsecondary in New York
Nationally, about 20,000 people work as Law Teachers, Postsecondary in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare New York pay ($132,180) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Law Teacher, Postsecondary make in New York?
The median Law Teacher, Postsecondary salary in New York is $132,180 per year, or about $63.55 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $66,020 at the entry level to $326,080 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New York pay compare to the national average?
New York pays Law Teachers, Postsecondary about 3% more than the national median of $128,500. New York ranks 18th out of 33 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New York a good state for Law Teachers, Postsecondary?
Yes on pay — New York pays above the national median for this occupation, at $132,180 a year. About 2,190 Law Teachers, Postsecondary are employed in New York. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New York?
The highest-paying occupations in New York include Cardiologist ($492,040), Anesthesiologist ($445,660), Radiologist ($441,580), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.