Law Professors in Texas
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You’re in luck! Jobs for Law Professors in Texas are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Law Professors in Texas is growing faster than average.
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Law Professors in Texas earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Law Professors Work in Texas?
In 2018, there were 1,270 Law Professors working in the state.
There were 1,060 Law Professors employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 210 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 270 Law Professors working in it, which means Texas has more Law Professors than average.
Job Projections for Texas
Jobs for Law Professors in this state are growing at a rate of 15.4% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 12.3%.
Texas Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 120 annual job openings, and a total of 1,420 jobs for Texas Law Professors in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 1,900 annual jobs and 23,800 total jobs in 2026.
What do Law Professors Make in Texas?
In 2018 wages for Law Professors ranged from $18,280 to $208,000 with $85,820 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in Texas is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Texas 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 |
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Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | 350 | $61,080 |
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 200 | $78,840 |
Top States for Law Professors Employment
The table below shows the states where most Law Professors work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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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 |
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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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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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