Law Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $138,020 +9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,240
90th percentile $234,090
Employed locally 100
National median $126,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,240
    25th
    $90,020
    50th (median)
    $138,020
    75th
    $234,090
    90th
    $234,090

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 145% Median Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 45% 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
    South Carolina $160,370
    Utah $138,020
    Portland-South Portland, ME $128,910
    Connecticut $110,220

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31,190
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,760
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$76,580
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$177,220
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$39,200
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Law Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Salt Lake City?

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

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Law Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 9% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Law Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $49,240 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,020.