Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers Salary in Iowa
Also called: Criminal Justice Teachers, Postsecondary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers in Iowa earn a median of $79,690 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,690
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($76,590)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,410; the top 10% earn over $91,980. Nationally the range is $45,000 to $140,240.
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Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers pay in Iowa
How much do criminal justice and law enforcement teachers make in Iowa?
The median is $79,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,410 and the top 10% earn over $91,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 41 (+4% vs. the national median of $76,590). Living costs are not included.