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 |