Law Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $126,650 +0% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $64,370
90th percentile —
National median $126,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,370
    25th
    $87,870
    50th (median)
    $126,650
    75th
    $169,530

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 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
    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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $164,000
    South Carolina $160,370
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,150
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $129,880
    California $126,640
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $107,220

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$45,420
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$100,580
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$56,210
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$97,970
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$47,770
    Tutors$42,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Los Angeles, CA is 0% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Law Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $64,370 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,870.