Law Teachers, Postsecondary vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary: Who Earns More?
Law Teachers, Postsecondary out-earn Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary by $92K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Law Teachers, Postsecondary land at $128,500 and Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary at $36,780. The education gap is real: law teachers, postsecondary programs typically require bachelor's degree, while teaching assistants, except postsecondary programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Law Teachers, Postsecondary is Minnesota ($171,790); for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary it's Washington ($49,120).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Law Teachers, Postsecondary median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Law Teachers, Postsecondary or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Law Teachers, Postsecondary earn more nationally. The median is $128,500 for Law Teachers, Postsecondary versus $36,780 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary, a difference of $92K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Law Teachers, Postsecondary or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Law Teachers, Postsecondary has the better 10-year outlook at 2.2% projected growth, compared to -1.5% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Law Teachers, Postsecondary or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Law Teachers, Postsecondary typically requires bachelor's degree. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Law Teachers, Postsecondary get paid the most?
Minnesota is the top-paying state for Law Teachers, Postsecondary at $171,790/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Law Teachers, Postsecondary vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In Minnesota, Law Teachers, Postsecondary earn $171,790 vs. $40,100 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.