Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers Salary in California
Also called: Criminal Justice Teachers, Postsecondary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers in California earn a median of $139,720 a year, +82% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $139,720
- vs. U.S. median
- +82% ($76,590)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,460
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,960; the top 10% earn over $259,890. Nationally the range is $45,000 to $140,240.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$97,620 median in California
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$128,470 median in California
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$119,540 median in California
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$81,500 median in California
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$125,640 median in California
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$111,850 median in California
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers pay in California
How much do criminal justice and law enforcement teachers make in California?
The median is $139,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,960 and the top 10% earn over $259,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 41 (+82% vs. the national median of $76,590). Living costs are not included.