Law Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $130,150 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $76,900
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,260
National median $126,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,900
    25th
    $100,010
    50th (median)
    $130,150
    75th
    $165,300

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 97% Median Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 3% below 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
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $129,880
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $126,650
    California $126,640
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $107,220

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$47,630
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$98,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,840
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$64,090
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$57,610
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$49,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Francisco, CA is 2.8% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Law Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $76,900 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,010.