Law Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in New York

Law teachers, postsecondary in New York earn the most in New York (average $172,210 a year) and the least in Kiryas Joel ($104,120), across the 3 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the law teachers, postsecondary average at $168,030 and the median at $132,180 for 2,190 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $144,770.

Law Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in New York

New York$172,210
Buffalo$127,590
Kiryas Joel$104,120

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$172,210	$144,130	$103,490	$119,687	113
Buffalo	$127,590	$131,190	$78,180	$91,867	96
Kiryas Joel	$104,120	$80,950	$80,900	$76,879	109

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1112.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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