Law Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
Law Teachers, Postsecondaries in Springfield, MA make a median of $125,310 a year. The range runs from $76K at the entry level to $163K for experienced workers.
So what does $125K get you in Springfield?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Springfield’s Regional Price Parity (96.1). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Springfield
Law teachers, postsecondary pay in Springfield tracks closely to the national median, $125K locally vs. $129K nationwide, a 2% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,054/month, 14% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 96.1) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for law teachers, postsecondaries in metros near Springfield, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $170K | , |
| Providence-Warwick | $128K | , |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $144K | , |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $131K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Springfield, MA
Entry-level law teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $76K. Mid-career wages sit at $125K. Top earners bring in $163K or more, a $87K spread from bottom to top.
Law Teachers, Postsecondary pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $172K | +34% | 80 |
| Oregon | $167K | +30% | 250 |
| South Carolina | $162K | +26% | 110 |
| Iowa | $161K | +25% | 90 |
| New Hampshire | $158K | +23% | 90 |
| Michigan | $142K | +10% | 330 |
| Wisconsin | $141K | +10% | 150 |
| Kentucky | $141K | +10% | 120 |
| Maryland | $140K | +9% | 180 |
| Indiana | $139K | +8% | 180 |
| Kansas | $139K | +8% | 50 |
| Texas | $138K | +8% | 880 |
| Maine | $136K | +6% | 50 |
| Virginia | $136K | +6% | 400 |
| New Jersey | $136K | +6% | 470 |
| Alabama | $135K | +5% | 40 |
| District of Columbia | $134K | +4% | 670 |
| New York | $132K | +3% | 2,190 |
| Massachusetts | $132K | +3% | 840 |
| Arizona | $132K | +3% | 60 |
| Rhode Island | $128K | -0% | N/A |
| Nebraska | $128K | -1% | 100 |
| Washington | $125K | -3% | 150 |
| Pennsylvania | $121K | -6% | 710 |
| California | $120K | -7% | 7,800 |
| Illinois | $108K | -16% | 470 |
| Idaho | $107K | -17% | 40 |
| Florida | $103K | -20% | 720 |
| North Carolina | $97K | -24% | 450 |
| Arkansas | $96K | -26% | 30 |
| Ohio | $76K | -41% | 250 |
| Mississippi | $74K | -42% | 40 |
| Utah | $68K | -47% | 120 |
Showing 1–10 of 33 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a law teachers, postsecondary afford a 2BR apartment alone in Springfield?
Yes — at the median salary of $125K, rent takes 14% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,054/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for law teachers, postsecondaries in Springfield?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new law teachers, postsecondaries typically earn — is $76K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,568/month. At HUD’s $1,054/month FMR, rent would take 23% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is law teachers, postsecondary a high-paying job in Springfield?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $125K locally vs. $129K nationally, a 2% difference.
How does Springfield compare to the national average for law teachers, postsecondaries?
Springfield pays $125K median vs. the U.S. average of $129K — that’s -2%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 96.1), the purchasing-power equivalent is $130K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do law teachers, postsecondaries make in Springfield, MA?
The median is $125,310 a year. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $76,140, and experienced law teachers, postsecondaries can clear $162,960. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $125K enough to live in Springfield?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,511/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,054/month, which eats 14% 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 Springfield?
Springfield 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 $130,395 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do law teachers, postsecondaries 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.