Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $79,880 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $57,810
90th percentile $125,570
Employed locally 180
National median $71,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,810
    25th
    $66,040
    50th (median)
    $79,880
    75th
    $98,680
    90th
    $125,570

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 99% Median Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 1% 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
    El Paso, TX $100,170
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $79,310
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $76,070
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $72,970
    College Station-Bryan, TX $67,180

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,950
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,230
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27,540
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$30,890
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$133,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is 11.8% above 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $57,810 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,040.