Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary Salary (2025)
Based on 13,150 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $45,000 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $60,020 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $76,590 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $100,870 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $140,240 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$45K
25th
$60K
Median
$77K
75th
$101K
90th
$140K
Highest Paying States for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| California | $150,800 |
| Colorado | $108,140 |
| Oregon | $105,590 |
| New York | $100,130 |
| Pennsylvania | $92,840 |
| Rhode Island | $92,540 |
| Massachusetts | $91,730 |
| Minnesota | $91,350 |
| Louisiana | $88,910 |
| Mississippi | $88,360 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is California at an average of $150,800 per year, while Mississippi has an average of $88,360 — a difference of $62,440. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 13,150 workers were employed as Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondarys in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Educational Instruction and Library Occupations. The annual mean wage of $87,550 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 25-1111