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$117,360 Median Salary
  • Law Professors in New York earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Law Professors Work in New York?

In 2018, there were 3,440 Law Professors working in the state.

There were 3,300 Law Professors employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 140 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

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The typical state has 270 Law Professors working in it, which means New York has more Law Professors than average.

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What do Law Professors Make in New York?

In 2018 wages for Law Professors ranged from $31,660 to $208,000 with $117,360 being the median annual salary.

The median salary in New York is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top New York Metros for Law Professors

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Law Professors.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA 2,810 $118,270
Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY 110 $89,160

Top States for Law Professors Employment

The table below shows the states where most Law Professors work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
New York 3,440 $117,360
California 1,770 $118,020
District of Columbia 1,580 $101,390
Texas 1,270 $85,820
Illinois 950 $133,010
Ohio 730 $0
Florida 650 $120,470
Pennsylvania 630 $85,720
Virginia 620 $0
Massachusetts 610 $102,850
North Carolina 390 $131,810
Tennessee 370 $104,240
Michigan 360 $72,680
Oregon 330 $49,890
Connecticut 290 $0
Indiana 250 $0
Oklahoma 210 $0
Colorado 190 $130,780
Arizona 170 $65,800
Wisconsin 170 $107,040

Below are the states where Law Professors get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
Iowa $163,180
Georgia $162,670
Minnesota $155,570
Alabama $147,160
Maryland $143,960
Utah $142,980
Illinois $133,010
North Carolina $131,810
New Jersey $131,280
Missouri $131,090

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