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Job outlook for legal instructors in the United States
Are legal instructor jobs in demand?
Legal instructor job and salary trends over time
Legal instructor jobs over time
Legal instructor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,492 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,605 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,671 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,686 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,719 | 0.00% |
Average legal instructor salary over time
Legal instructor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $93,337 | $44.87 | --0.2% |
| 2024 | $93,522 | $44.96 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | $90,736 | $43.62 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $88,625 | $42.61 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $86,209 | $41.45 | +3.7% |
Legal instructor jobs by state
Most common states for legal instructors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 85 | 12% |
| 2 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 547 | 10% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 63 | 9% |
| 4 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 50 | 9% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 650 | 8% |
| 6 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 392 | 8% |
| 7 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 89 | 8% |
| 8 | Delaware | 961,939 | 76 | 8% |
| 9 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 727 | 7% |
| 10 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 721 | 7% |
| 11 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 300 | 7% |
| 12 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 51 | 7% |
| 13 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 523 | 6% |
| 14 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 175 | 6% |
| 15 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 76 | 6% |
| 16 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,996 | 5% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 149 | 5% |
| 18 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 141 | 5% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 51 | 5% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 32 | 5% |
Most common cities for legal instructors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newport | 1 | 4% | $134,075 |
| 2 | Fort Collins | 1 | 1% | $88,067 |
Legal Instructor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of legal instructor experts
Arizona State University
Ray English
Assistant Dean, Office of Career and Employment ServicesArizona State University
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
What skills stand out on Legal Instructor resumes?
Ray English: The skills that stand out will depend on the student's focus. The legal studies degree is broad, with many programs offering concentrations. Thus, a student will need to determine a focus and learn about the skills relevant to the area. Nevertheless, a general skill is the ability to read and understand legal documents and laws.
What soft skills should all Legal Instructors possess?
Ray English: The most important soft skill is fitting the company's culture you want to work for. People want to hire people that fit their culture.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Legal Instructors?
Ray English: The most important technical skills are the ability to write and to use the latest office software.
What skills will help Legal Instructors earn the most?
Ray English: The ability to identify issues and develop solutions is incredibly important. One of the benefits of securing a legal studies degree is to gain insight into the problem-solving process used by legal professionals.