Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers Salary in Texas
Also called: Criminal Justice Teachers, Postsecondary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers in Texas earn a median of $77,270 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,270
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($76,590)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,150
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,580; the top 10% earn over $126,670. Nationally the range is $45,000 to $140,240.
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Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers pay in Texas
How much do criminal justice and law enforcement teachers make in Texas?
The median is $77,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,580 and the top 10% earn over $126,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 41 (+1% vs. the national median of $76,590). Living costs are not included.