Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
The median criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $76,590 per year. Salaries range from $45,000 at the entry level to $140,240+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 13,150 criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$76,590
per year
Employment
13,150
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$45,000
25th percentile
$60,020
Median
$76,590
75th percentile
$100,870
90th percentile
$140,240
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
1,200
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
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Top Paying States
California
$140K
+82%
Colorado
$122K
+59%
Maryland
$100K
+30%
Pennsylvania
$95K
+24%
Oregon
$94K
+23%
Rhode Island
$84K
+10%
Minnesota
$83K
+8%
New York
$83K
+8%
Louisiana
$82K
+7%
Wisconsin
$82K
+7%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $139,720 | +82.4% |
| Colorado | $122,050 | +59.4% |
| Maryland | $99,600 | +30.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $94,710 | +23.7% |
| Oregon | $93,960 | +22.7% |
| Rhode Island | $84,270 | +10.0% |
| Minnesota | $83,060 | +8.4% |
| New York | $82,770 | +8.1% |
| Louisiana | $82,100 | +7.2% |
| Wisconsin | $81,890 | +6.9% |
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Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $223,240 | +191.5% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $170,070 | +122.1% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $168,410 | +119.9% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $139,790 | +82.5% |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $137,340 | +79.3% |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $122,730 | +60.2% |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $105,680 | +38.0% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $103,870 | +35.6% |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $97,380 | +27.1% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $93,990 | +22.7% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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