Law Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $278,150 or more. The middle half of law teachers, postsecondary in Richmond earn between $106,050 and $168,000.
- $50K10th
- $106K25th
- $131KMedian
- $168K75th
- $278K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $149,400 | $12,450 | — |
| Median | $131,340 | $10,945 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $106,050 | $8,838 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $168,000 | $14,000 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Law Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Law teachers, postsecondary in Richmond earn 3% less than the Virginia average ($154,250) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($144,770). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $128,500.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $149,400 | $131,340 | $50,030 | $278,150 | n/a |
| Virginia | $154,250 | $136,270 | $50,030 | $304,760 | 400 |
| United States | $144,770 | $128,500 | $64,250 | $287,900 | 20,060 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Richmond
On the average salary of $149,400, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $105,604 a year, or $8,800 a month and $4,062 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for law teachers, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $149,400 buys what about $152,670 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary in nearby metro areas
- Washington, DC$145,820
- Baltimore, MD$152,730
- Philadelphia, PA$136,300
- Pittsburgh, PA$124,150
- New York, NY$172,210
- Kiryas Joel, NY$104,120
Highest-paying cities for law teachers, postsecondary
Minneapolis, MN pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($191,580).
- Minneapolis, MN$191,580
- Boston, MA$177,630
- New York, NY$172,210
- Portland, ME$161,170
- Austin, TX$159,910
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Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Richmond: questions
What is the entry-level law teachers, postsecondary salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $106,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the law teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Richmond?
About $105,604 a year ($8,800 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $149,400.
Do law teachers, postsecondary earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more than the U.S. average for this job ($144,770).
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; area Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
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