Law Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $130,580 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,230
90th percentile $218,330
National median $126,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,230
    25th
    $82,880
    50th (median)
    $130,580
    75th
    $167,320
    90th
    $218,330

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 116% Median Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 16% 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
    Iowa $170,810
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $135,520
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $129,440
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $128,490
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $127,190
    Washington $115,850

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$49,980
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$99,970
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44,580
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,530
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$58,570
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$48,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Seattle, WA is 3.1% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Law Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $60,230 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,880.