The average salary for a criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary in the United States is $83,470, but the range typically falls between $56,020 and $102,110. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $40.13, with a range between $26.93 and $49.09.
There are approximately 13,390 people employed as a criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary in the United States. With North Carolina, California, Florida employing the highest number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary.The state with the best pay for a criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary is California, with an average annual salary of $133,430, while Kansas has the lowest average annual salary of $58,030.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $46,320 | $22.27 |
| 25th Percentile | $56,020 | $26.93 |
| Median | $69,030 | $33.19 |
| 75th Percentile | $102,110 | $49.09 |
| 90th Percentile | $134,580 | $64.7 |
The salary of a criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary are California, Wisconsin, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey while the worst states are Kansas, Oregon, Indiana, Arkansas, North Carolina.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $50,030 | $71,060 | $101,970 |
| Arizona | $55,450 | $87,830 | $175,180 |
| Arkansas | $46,710 | $60,410 | $74,430 |
| California | $60,820 | $133,430 | $224,120 |
| Colorado | $48,670 | $94,660 | $130,530 |
| Connecticut | $50,370 | $80,170 | $128,960 |
| District of Columbia | $50,280 | $92,660 | $168,020 |
| Florida | $48,810 | $64,490 | $86,300 |
| Georgia | $46,260 | $68,270 | $93,870 |
| Idaho | $47,780 | $77,050 | $119,280 |
| Illinois | $42,360 | $71,550 | $107,300 |
| Indiana | $46,810 | $62,110 | $80,320 |
| Iowa | $50,020 | $78,910 | $111,350 |
| Kansas | $42,000 | $58,030 | $78,040 |
| Kentucky | $38,300 | $67,060 | $103,930 |
| Louisiana | $49,160 | $84,190 | $127,350 |
| Maine | $56,200 | $70,170 | $96,800 |
| Maryland | $52,670 | $97,510 | $131,430 |
| Massachusetts | $59,290 | $104,910 | $166,690 |
| Michigan | $40,390 | $80,600 | $134,090 |
| Minnesota | $50,050 | $81,830 | $106,750 |
| Missouri | $40,000 | $83,390 | $131,820 |
| Nebraska | $50,080 | $73,490 | $114,050 |
| Nevada | $56,580 | $81,590 | $105,640 |
| New Hampshire | $49,370 | $81,030 | $117,760 |
| New Jersey | $51,620 | $89,700 | $133,420 |
| New Mexico | $37,770 | $58,560 | $78,780 |
| New York | $48,520 | $102,500 | $201,470 |
| North Carolina | $38,100 | $58,530 | $73,330 |
| Ohio | $44,450 | $70,690 | $100,520 |
| Oklahoma | $30,400 | $57,790 | $70,520 |
| Oregon | $31,110 | $79,190 | $163,610 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,230 | $82,280 | $134,580 |
| Rhode Island | $47,370 | $89,030 | $126,410 |
| South Carolina | $48,020 | $69,790 | $104,500 |
| South Dakota | $56,640 | $67,570 | $84,120 |
| Tennessee | $43,560 | $63,290 | $85,880 |
| Texas | $36,820 | $81,240 | $133,600 |
| Utah | $63,210 | $88,070 | $103,560 |
| Virginia | $43,640 | $74,870 | $102,830 |
| Washington | $49,880 | $71,030 | $97,230 |
| West Virginia | $38,620 | $71,400 | $106,850 |
| Wisconsin | $41,990 | $101,810 | $132,770 |
| Wyoming | $59,820 | $70,430 | $87,330 |
Even between cities, the salary of a criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary is Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area, CA with an average salary of $185,460.The city with the lowest average salary for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary is Raleigh, NC with an average salary of $49,130.
Areas with highest average salaries for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary
Areas with lowest average salaries for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary
The number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary has decreased by -640. On average, the number of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary has been increasing by -1.1% each year. The salary of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary has increased by $8,730. On average, the salary of criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary has been increasing by 2.9% each year.
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary are part of the education, training, and library occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all education, training, and library occupations jobs here.
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