Law Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $153,730 +21.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,280
90th percentile —
Employed locally 200
National median $126,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,280
    25th
    $97,800
    50th (median)
    $153,730
    75th
    $204,930

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 176% Median Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 76% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Law Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $174,710
    Knoxville, TN $171,280
    Tennessee $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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $131,450

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,180
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31,490
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$61,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Dallas, TX is 21.4% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Law Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $61,280 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,800.