As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for adjunct law professor in Delaware is $162,512, equivalent to $78 per hour, $3,125 weekly, or $13,543 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for adjunct law professor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for adjunct law professor in Delaware vary widely, spanning from $123,874 to $209,532. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($142,287) and 75th percentile ($187,124), while top earners (90th percentile) make $209,532 per year. This $44,837 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Academic Advising, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Delaware adjunct law professor often earn 1.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 57 companies. However, Delaware currently ranks 16 nationwide for adjunct law professor job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
adjunct law professor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile adjunct law professor Salary $123,874 DE August 01, 2026
25th Percentile adjunct law professor Salary $142,287 DE August 01, 2026
50th Percentile adjunct law professor Salary $162,512 DE August 01, 2026
75th Percentile adjunct law professor Salary $187,124 DE August 01, 2026
90th Percentile adjunct law professor Salary $209,532 DE August 01, 2026
25% $142,287 10% $123,874 90% $209,532 75% $187,124 $162,512 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Adjunct law professors are typically part-time faculty members who teach courses at law schools. Their primary responsibilities include preparing and delivering lectures, developing course materials, grading assignments, and providing academic support to students. They may also engage in research and contribute to the academic community through publications or presentations. Salaries for adjunct law professors can vary widely based on factors such as the institution's location, prestige, and funding, as well as the professor's experience and qualifications. On average, adjunct law professors...

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Location Bear, DE Avg. Salary $182,262 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $182,376 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $181,798 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $181,482 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $182,412 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $182,043 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $181,416 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $181,518 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $183,037 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $180,877 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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