SOC 25-1111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary — Colorado
Colorado · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary in Colorado is $122,050 per year, well above the national median of $76,590.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary in Colorado is $122,050 per year, well above the national median of $76,590. The gap of 59.4% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $45,050 at the tenth percentile to more than $148,710 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $71,330 to $148,710.
Employment stands at 370, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 41 states with published data for this occupation, Colorado ranks 2nd by median wage. Denver leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $137,340. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 81st of 738 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,050 | −41.2% |
| 25th | $71,330 | −6.9% |
| Median (50th) | $122,050 | +59.4% |
| 75th | $148,710 | +94.2% |
| 90th | $148,710 | +94.2% |
| Mean | $108,140 | +41.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denver | $137,340 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $122,050 buys what $118,380 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 54.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$122,050as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$118,380US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $122,050 a year, 59.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,050 to $148,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 370 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 2nd of 41 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Denver, at $137,340.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary in Colorado?
The median annual wage is $122,050, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $76,590, so pay in Colorado is 59.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Colorado earns more than $148,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,050 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Denver, at $137,340 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 370 jobs in this occupation in Colorado. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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