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Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers Salary in Rhode Island

Also called: Criminal Justice Teachers, Postsecondary

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers in Rhode Island earn a median of $84,270 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$84,270
vs. U.S. median
+10% ($76,590)
Rank among states
6 of 41
Jobs in the state
70

Pay range in Rhode Island

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,020; the top 10% earn over $131,220. Nationally the range is $45,000 to $140,240.

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Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers pay in Rhode Island

How much do criminal justice and law enforcement teachers make in Rhode Island?

The median is $84,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,020 and the top 10% earn over $131,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Rhode Island a good state for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers?

On pay alone it ranks 6 of 41 (+10% vs. the national median of $76,590). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses