Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $72,970 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,350
90th percentile $127,930
Employed locally 60
National median $71,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,350
    25th
    $62,700
    50th (median)
    $72,970
    75th
    $97,920
    90th
    $127,930

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 98% Median Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 2% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $79,880
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $79,310
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $76,070
    College Station-Bryan, TX $67,180

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,430
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $24,070
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,600
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,270
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Antonio, TX is 2.1% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $58,350 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,700.