Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • California

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary in California earn a median salary of $155,437 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +117.5% vs the national median of $71,470. An estimated 1,020 criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $103,940 to $214,870 depending on location.

$155,437 Avg median salary in California
$214,870 Highest paying metro
$103,940 Lowest paying metro
1,020 Employed in California

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      Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in California

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Riverside, CA $214,870 $153,050 150
      Sacramento, CA $164,500 $121,150 $215,180 60
      San Francisco, CA $163,770 $92,330 130
      San Diego, CA $162,810 $134,500 $203,020 120
      Bakersfield, CA $122,730 $121,600 $122,730 50
      Los Angeles, CA $103,940 $76,790 $163,710 510

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