Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary salary
- 10th pct
- $45,000
- Middle 50%
- $60,020–$100,870
- 90th pct
- $140,240
The BLS estimates 13,150 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $76,590 (May 2025, SOC 25-1111). Across 10 metros with published figures, medians range from $66,040 in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN to $137,340 in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE13,150 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Where Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary earn the most
10 metros · BLS
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $137,340 | 230 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $103,870 | 660 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $86,690 | 920 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $85,560 | 230 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $83,930 | 270 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $81,080 | 250 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $79,420 | 240 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $74,440 | 210 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $71,230 | 240 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $66,040 | 340 |
Largest metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $86,690 | 920 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $103,870 | 660 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $66,040 | 340 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $83,930 | 270 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $81,080 | 250 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $79,420 | 240 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $71,230 | 240 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $85,560 | 230 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $137,340 | 230 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $74,440 | 210 |
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Questions
What is the median Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary salary in the U.S.?
$76,590 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $60,020–$100,870.
Where do Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary earn the most?
Highest metro medians: Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO ($137,340), Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($103,870), New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($86,690). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.