Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers Salary in New Jersey
Also called: Criminal Justice Teachers, Postsecondary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers in New Jersey earn a median of $71,610 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $71,610
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($76,590)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,220; the top 10% earn over $122,490. Nationally the range is $45,000 to $140,240.
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Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers pay in New Jersey
How much do criminal justice and law enforcement teachers make in New Jersey?
The median is $71,610 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,220 and the top 10% earn over $122,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 41 (−7% vs. the national median of $76,590). Living costs are not included.