Law Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $125,670 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,210
90th percentile —
National median $126,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,210
    25th
    $100,010
    50th (median)
    $125,670
    75th
    $161,140

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 149% Median Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 49% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $128,490
    Pennsylvania $104,820

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,020
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,370
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$34,810
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$33,810
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,360
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Richmond, VA is 0.8% below 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Law Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $48,210 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,010.