Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary Career

Job Description: Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.


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Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$84,820

Median Hourly Wage

$40.78*

Total Employed Nationally

13,560


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 wage data and 2024-2034 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.