Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary earn a median $76,590 a year nationally. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
U.S. median
$76,590
$36.82 per hour
Range
$45,000 – $140,240
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
13,150
across the U.S.
▲7.2%
Pay trend: The median for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. rose from $71,470 (May 2024) to $76,590 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 4.8%.
What criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary do
Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +1.5% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 1,100
Employment of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary is projected to grow 1.5% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,100 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$62,711
per year · effective tax rate 18.1%
$5,226Monthly
$2,613Twice a month
$2,412Every 2 weeks
$30.15Hourly
- Federal income tax$8,020
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,749
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,111
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$62,711
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $45,000 | $21.63 | $38,338 |
| 25th percentile | $60,020 | $28.86 | $50,406 |
| Median (50th) | $76,590 | $36.82 | $62,711 |
| 75th percentile | $100,870 | $48.50 | $79,792 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $140,240 | $67.42 | $107,120 |
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $139,720 | +2.6% | $96,184 | $68,960 – $239,200+ | 1,460 |
| Colorado | $122,050 | +19.8% | $90,025 | $45,050 – $148,710 | 370 |
| Maryland | $99,600 | +4.4% | $74,531 | $31,780 – $132,910 | 220 |
| Pennsylvania | $94,710 | +35.4% | $72,551 | $56,770 – $123,000 | 790 |
| Oregon | $93,960 | +14.0% | $67,539 | $31,290 – $206,880 | 70 |
| Rhode Island | $84,270 | +7.3% | $65,571 | $49,020 – $131,220 | 70 |
| Minnesota | $83,060 | +2.9% | $63,138 | $64,820 – $128,730 | 100 |
| New York | $82,770 | +2.2% | $63,186 | $50,400 – $208,930 | 880 |
| Louisiana | $82,100 | +3.3% | $64,511 | $51,150 – $123,310 | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $81,890 | −15.8% | $63,480 | $48,860 – $99,910 | 300 |
| Delaware | $80,510 | +3.8% | $61,496 | $41,370 – $114,270 | 40 |
| Iowa | $79,690 | +51.8% | $62,515 | $59,410 – $91,980 | 80 |
| Massachusetts | $79,500 | +0.8% | $61,003 | $49,820 – $137,780 | 380 |
| New Hampshire | $79,190 | −0.5% | $64,540 | $49,040 – $111,000 | 40 |
| Mississippi | $78,520 | +0.3% | $61,660 | $51,360 – $136,500 | 110 |
| Texas | $77,270 | +0.9% | $63,189 | $39,580 – $126,670 | 1,150 |
| South Carolina | $76,960 | +16.4% | $59,511 | $57,030 – $131,020 | 150 |
| Michigan | $76,770 | +23.4% | $59,826 | $39,510 – $125,210 | 360 |
| West Virginia | $76,730 | +17.4% | $60,046 | $46,520 – $131,700 | 90 |
| Utah | $76,650 | −3.8% | $60,270 | $52,950 – $106,220 | 80 |
| Ohio | $76,610 | +13.5% | $61,401 | $35,920 – $116,170 | 420 |
| Connecticut | $73,090 | +1.5% | $57,804 | $64,170 – $129,280 | 200 |
| Washington | $72,700 | +9.0% | $59,974 | $48,360 – $106,200 | 120 |
| New Jersey | $71,610 | −6.1% | $56,799 | $32,220 – $122,490 | 530 |
| Georgia | $71,510 | +16.2% | $56,049 | $49,160 – $93,590 | 320 |
| Arizona | $71,230 | +4.2% | $57,368 | $65,370 – $136,620 | 310 |
| Missouri | $70,500 | −8.9% | $56,051 | $34,850 – $108,580 | 360 |
| Wyoming | $69,530 | −10.8% | $57,744 | $48,290 – $103,030 | 40 |
| Indiana | $68,340 | +16.6% | $54,921 | $50,290 – $102,880 | 170 |
| North Dakota | $67,720 | — | $56,410 | $61,500 – $107,220 | 40 |
| Nevada | $67,440 | −12.1% | $56,274 | $49,310 – $106,030 | 60 |
| Illinois | $66,040 | +1.0% | $52,119 | $42,860 – $104,220 | 480 |
| Alabama | $65,280 | +2.0% | $51,633 | $46,630 – $118,560 | 130 |
| North Carolina | $63,020 | +4.9% | $50,811 | $43,600 – $77,780 | 1,220 |
| Oklahoma | $62,990 | +0.4% | $50,503 | $31,630 – $69,730 | 90 |
| Arkansas | $62,380 | +8.3% | $50,082 | $48,600 – $64,320 | 60 |
| Tennessee | $62,090 | +2.2% | $52,069 | $46,760 – $103,180 | 190 |
| Nebraska | $61,650 | −4.7% | $49,790 | $46,450 – $121,790 | 70 |
| Florida | $61,550 | +3.2% | $51,635 | $50,490 – $80,520 | 840 |
| Kentucky | $60,280 | +3.4% | $48,623 | $30,030 – $107,230 | 100 |
| Kansas | $50,270 | +3.8% | $40,567 | $34,850 – $86,280 | 70 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,570 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $128,500 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,270 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,870 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $77,640 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,350 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,580 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,620 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,760 | Doctoral or professional degree | 0.0% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,350 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.2% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary make?
The national median salary for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary is $76,590 a year ($36.82 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,000 and the top 10% earn over $140,240. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary the most?
California has the highest median pay at $139,720.
How many criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary are there in the U.S.?
About 13,150 people work as criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary nationwide.