Law Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $131,450 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $98,320
90th percentile —
Employed locally 230
National median $126,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,320
    25th
    $98,320
    50th (median)
    $131,450
    75th
    $211,690

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 135% Median Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 35% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Law Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $174,710
    Tennessee $171,280
    Knoxville, TN $171,280
    Iowa $170,810
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $167,680
    Michigan $167,560

    Nearby metros — Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $167,680
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $153,730

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,820
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,250
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$59,170
    Instructional Coordinators$74,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Law Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Law Teachers, Postsecondary in Austin, TX is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Law Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Austin, TX is 3.8% above the national median of $126,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Law Teachers, Postsecondary in Austin?

    Entry-level Law Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $98,320 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,320.