Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers Salary in Washington
Also called: Criminal Justice Teachers, Postsecondary
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers in Washington earn a median of $72,700 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,700
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($76,590)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,360; the top 10% earn over $106,200. Nationally the range is $45,000 to $140,240.
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Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers pay in Washington
How much do criminal justice and law enforcement teachers make in Washington?
The median is $72,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,360 and the top 10% earn over $106,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 41 (−5% vs. the national median of $76,590). Living costs are not included.