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Law Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Oregon

Law Teachers, Postsecondarys in Oregon make a median of $158,110 a year. The range runs from $78K at the entry level to $171K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$158K
Median annual
N/A
Hourly rate
$78K
Entry level (10th %)
$171K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $158K get you in Oregon?

Take-home$8,764/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,622/mo
Rent burden18.5%
COL-adjusted salary$158,110/yr
After rent$7,142/mo
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U.S. employed: 300
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Oregon

Bar chart showing Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Oregon: 10th percentile $77,770, 25th percentile $120,730, median $158,110, 75th percentile $164,830, 90th percentile $171,050. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$78K25th$121KMedian$158K75th$165K90th$171K
Bar chart showing Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Oregon: 10th percentile $77,770, 25th percentile $120,730, median $158,110, 75th percentile $164,830, 90th percentile $171,050. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level law teachers, postsecondarys (10th percentile) start around $78K. Mid-career wages sit at $158K.Top earners bring in $171K or more - a $93K spread from bottom to top.

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Law Teachers, Postsecondary pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Tennessee$171K+35%190
Iowa$171K+35%N/A
Michigan$168K+32%350
Massachusetts$164K+29%910
South Carolina$160K+27%100
Oregon$158K+25%300
Texas$154K+22%660
Alabama$140K+10%70
Utah$138K+9%100
New Hampshire$138K+9%130
Maryland$134K+6%220
Minnesota$133K+5%90
Wisconsin$131K+3%N/A
Indiana$130K+3%N/A
New Jersey$130K+2%N/A

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Frequently asked questions

How much do law teachers, postsecondarys make in Oregon?

The median is $158,110 a year. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $77,770, and experienced law teachers, postsecondarys can clear $171,050. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $158K enough to live in Oregon?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $8,764/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,622/month (median of metro areas), which eats 18.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a law teachers, postsecondary salary go in Oregon?

Oregon has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median law teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $158,110 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do law teachers, postsecondarys get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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