Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers Salary in Mississippi
Also called: Criminal Justice Teachers, Postsecondary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers in Mississippi earn a median of $78,520 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,520
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($76,590)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,360; the top 10% earn over $136,500. Nationally the range is $45,000 to $140,240.
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Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers pay in Mississippi
How much do criminal justice and law enforcement teachers make in Mississippi?
The median is $78,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,360 and the top 10% earn over $136,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 41 (+3% vs. the national median of $76,590). Living costs are not included.