Oregon Median
$167,010
per year
Hourly Rate
$80.29
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+30% vs US median
US median $128,500
State Rank
#2 of 33
250 employed here
How much does a Law Teacher, Postsecondary make in Oregon?
Law Teachers, Postsecondary in Oregon take home a median of $167,010 annually — roughly $80.29 an hour — which runs 30% above the national median of $128,500.
Within Oregon, entry-level pay starts around $49,360 while the top 10% make $179,030 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $99,000 and $177,600 a year.
Law Teacher, Postsecondary salary range in Oregon
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $49,360 | $23.73 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $99,000 | $47.60 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $167,010 | $80.29 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $177,600 | $85.38 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $179,030 | $86.07 |
|
How Oregon compares
Oregon ranks 2nd 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 $171,790South 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 $134,090New York $132,180Massachusetts $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 Oregon
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 Oregon pay ($167,010) 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 Oregon?
The median Law Teacher, Postsecondary salary in Oregon is $167,010 per year, or about $80.29 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $49,360 at the entry level to $179,030 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oregon pay compare to the national average?
Oregon pays Law Teachers, Postsecondary about 30% more than the national median of $128,500. Oregon ranks 2nd out of 33 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oregon a good state for Law Teachers, Postsecondary?
Yes on pay — Oregon pays above the national median for this occupation, at $167,010 a year. About 250 Law Teachers, Postsecondary are employed in Oregon. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Oregon?
The highest-paying occupations in Oregon include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($395,340), Physician, All Other ($347,180), Chief Executive ($341,630), 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.