Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary in the United States was $76,590 (— per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,000 | — |
| 25th | $60,020 | — |
| Median | $76,590 | — |
| 75th | $100,870 | — |
| 90th | $140,240 | — |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 25-1111
- Total U.S. employment: 13,150
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $45,000, median pay is $76,590, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $140,240.
The mean wage of $87,550 sits 14.3% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $65,280 | — | -14.8% | 130 |
| Arizona | $71,230 | — | -7.0% | 310 |
| Arkansas | $62,380 | — | -18.6% | 60 |
| California | $139,720 | — | +82.4% | 1,460 |
| Colorado | $122,050 | — | +59.4% | 370 |
| Connecticut | $73,090 | — | -4.6% | 200 |
| Delaware | $80,510 | — | +5.1% | 40 |
| Florida | $61,550 | — | -19.6% | 840 |
| Georgia | $71,510 | — | -6.6% | 320 |
| Illinois | $66,040 | — | -13.8% | 480 |
| Indiana | $68,340 | — | -10.8% | 170 |
| Iowa | $79,690 | — | +4.0% | 80 |
| Kansas | $50,270 | — | -34.4% | 70 |
| Kentucky | $60,280 | — | -21.3% | 100 |
| Louisiana | $82,100 | — | +7.2% | 70 |
| Maryland | $99,600 | — | +30.0% | 220 |
| Massachusetts | $79,500 | — | +3.8% | 380 |
| Michigan | $76,770 | — | +0.2% | 360 |
| Minnesota | $83,060 | — | +8.4% | 100 |
| Mississippi | $78,520 | — | +2.5% | 110 |
| Missouri | $70,500 | — | -8.0% | 360 |
| Nebraska | $61,650 | — | -19.5% | 70 |
| Nevada | $67,440 | — | -11.9% | 60 |
| New Hampshire | $79,190 | — | +3.4% | 40 |
| New Jersey | $71,610 | — | -6.5% | 530 |
| New York | $82,770 | — | +8.1% | 880 |
| North Carolina | $63,020 | — | -17.7% | 1,220 |
| North Dakota | $67,720 | — | -11.6% | 40 |
| Ohio | $76,610 | — | +0.0% | 420 |
| Oklahoma | $62,990 | — | -17.8% | 90 |
| Oregon | $93,960 | — | +22.7% | 70 |
| Pennsylvania | $94,710 | — | +23.7% | 790 |
| Rhode Island | $84,270 | — | +10.0% | 70 |
| South Carolina | $76,960 | — | +0.5% | 150 |
| Tennessee | $62,090 | — | -18.9% | 190 |
| Texas | $77,270 | — | +0.9% | 1,150 |
| Utah | $76,650 | — | +0.1% | 80 |
| Virginia | — | — | — | 270 |
| Washington | $72,700 | — | -5.1% | 120 |
| West Virginia | $76,730 | — | +0.2% | 90 |
| Wisconsin | $81,890 | — | +6.9% | 300 |
| Wyoming | $69,530 | — | -9.2% | 40 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary?
The median annual wage for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary is $76,590 (— per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 13,150 criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary make per hour?
The median hourly wage is —. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.