Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers Salary in North Carolina
Also called: Criminal Justice Teachers, Postsecondary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers in North Carolina earn a median of $63,020 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,020
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($76,590)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,220
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,600; the top 10% earn over $77,780. Nationally the range is $45,000 to $140,240.
States ranked near North Carolina
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Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers pay in North Carolina
How much do criminal justice and law enforcement teachers make in North Carolina?
The median is $63,020 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,600 and the top 10% earn over $77,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 41 (−18% vs. the national median of $76,590). Living costs are not included.