SOC 25-1111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary — Harrisburg
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA · 3 metro areas compared
In Harrisburg, PA the median wage for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary reaches $97,380 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Harrisburg, PA the median wage for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary reaches $97,380 a year. That is 27.1% more than the national median of $76,590. Pay ranges from under $49,310 at the tenth percentile to more than $125,240 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $64,440 to $118,960.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.18 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Pittsburgh records the highest median at $93,670. Of the 493 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 71st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,310 | −35.6% |
| 25th | $64,440 | −15.9% |
| Median (50th) | $97,380 | +27.1% |
| 75th | $118,960 | +55.3% |
| 90th | $125,240 | +63.5% |
| Mean | $93,140 | +21.6% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsburgh | $93,670 | 180 | |
| 2 | Philadelphia | $83,930 | 270 | |
| 3 | Allentown | $81,300 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Harrisburg run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $97,380 goes as far as $99,775 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 30.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$97,380as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$99,775US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $97,380 a year, 27.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,310 to $125,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Pittsburgh, at $93,670.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary in Harrisburg, PA?
The median annual wage is $97,380, 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 Harrisburg, PA is 27.1% 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 Harrisburg, PA earns more than $125,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,310 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 Pittsburgh, at $93,670 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Harrisburg, PA. 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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