Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1California$139,720
  2. 2Colorado$122,050
  3. 3Maryland$99,600
  4. 4Pennsylvania$94,710
  5. 5Oregon$93,960
  6. 6Rhode Island$84,270
  7. 7Minnesota$83,060
  8. 8New York$82,770
  9. 9Louisiana$82,100
  10. 10Wisconsin$81,890
  11. 11Delaware$80,510
  12. 12Iowa$79,690
  13. 13Massachusetts$79,500
  14. 14New Hampshire$79,190
  15. 15Mississippi$78,520