SOC 25-1111 · May 2025 · United States
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary across the United States is $76,590 per year, measured over 13,150 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $139,720.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 177.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $139,720 and Kansas pays $50,270.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $139,720 | 1,460 | |
| 2 | Colorado | $122,050 | 370 | |
| 3 | Maryland | $99,600 | 220 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $94,710 | 790 | |
| 5 | Oregon | $93,960 | 70 | |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $84,270 | 70 | |
| 7 | Minnesota | $83,060 | 100 | |
| 8 | New York | $82,770 | 880 | |
| 9 | Louisiana | $82,100 | 70 | |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $81,890 | 300 |
States with the most Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 1,460 | $139,720 | |
| 2 | North Carolina | 1,220 | $63,020 | |
| 3 | Texas | 1,150 | $77,270 | |
| 4 | New York | 880 | $82,770 | |
| 5 | Florida | 840 | $61,550 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 790 | $94,710 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | 530 | $71,610 | |
| 8 | Illinois | 480 | $66,040 | |
| 9 | Ohio | 420 | $76,610 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 380 | $79,500 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside | $223,240 | 150 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $170,070 | 130 |
| 3 | San Diego | $168,410 | 150 |
| 4 | Sacramento | $139,790 | 50 |
| 5 | Denver | $137,340 | 230 |
| 6 | Bakersfield | $122,730 | 50 |
| 7 | Baltimore | $105,680 | 110 |
| 8 | Los Angeles | $103,870 | 660 |
| 9 | Harrisburg | $97,380 | 30 |
| 10 | Portland | $93,990 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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