Law Teacher, Postsecondary Salary in Texas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Law Teachers, Postsecondary in Texas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$138,160
per year
Hourly Rate
$66.42
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+8% vs US median
US median $128,500
State Rank
#12 of 33
880 employed here

How much does a Law Teacher, Postsecondary make in Texas?

Law Teachers, Postsecondary in Texas take home a median of $138,160 annually — roughly $66.42 an hour — which runs 8% above the national median of $128,500.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $77,840 while the top 10% make $274,800 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $97,950 and $207,490 a year.

Law Teacher, Postsecondary salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$77,840$37.42
25th percentile (early career)$97,950$47.09
50th percentile (median)$138,160$66.42
75th percentile (experienced)$207,490$99.75
90th percentile (top earners)$274,800$132.12

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 12th out of 33 states and territories for Law Teacher, Postsecondary pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Minnesota$171,790
2Oregon$167,010
3South Carolina$162,400
4Iowa$160,700
5New Hampshire$157,800

Working as a Law Teacher, Postsecondary in Texas

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 Texas pay ($138,160) 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 Texas?
The median Law Teacher, Postsecondary salary in Texas is $138,160 per year, or about $66.42 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $77,840 at the entry level to $274,800 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Law Teachers, Postsecondary about 8% more than the national median of $128,500. Texas ranks 12th out of 33 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Law Teachers, Postsecondary?
Yes on pay — Texas pays above the national median for this occupation, at $138,160 a year. About 880 Law Teachers, Postsecondary are employed in Texas. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.