Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $52,500 -26.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,920
90th percentile $83,990
Employed locally 170
National median $71,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,920
    25th
    $52,500
    50th (median)
    $52,500
    75th
    $66,610
    90th
    $83,990

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 62% Median Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $214,870
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $164,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,770
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $162,810
    California $136,240
    Madison, WI $133,630

    Nearby metros — Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $136,240
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $128,040
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $102,000
    Columbia, MO $82,000
    Louisiana $79,470
    Columbia, SC $77,120

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,280
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $57,060
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,950
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,760
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,230
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary in Des Moines, IA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Des Moines, IA is 26.5% below the national median of $71,470. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $51,920 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,500.