Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary is a professional role in the Educational Instruction and Library job family, focused on Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondarys do
Typical education: Master's Degree
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as criminal law, defensive policing, and investigation techniques.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Top skills:SpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingReading ComprehensionLearning Strategies
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Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary salary by industry
Educational Services
13,080 workers
$90,500
State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
6,940 workers
$81,000
Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
3,530 workers
$115,000
Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS
50 workers
$89,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary pays 2% above the average across 65 roles in the Educational Instruction and Library job family (family average $88,500).
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How much does a Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary make?
The average base salary for a Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary in the United States is $90,500 per year, or about $43.51 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $62,000 and $104,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Educational Instruction and Library roles?
The Educational Instruction and Library job family averages $88,500 across 65 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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