How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make in Colorado?
$122,100a year
Median yearly pay for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Colorado. That is $58.68 an hour or $10,170 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.68
- Vs. national median
- +59%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,050Median: $122,100Highest 10%: $148,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,050 | $21.66 | |
| 25th | $71,330 | $34.29 | |
| Median | $122,100 | $58.68 | |
| 75th | $148,700 | $71.50 | |
| 90th | $148,700 | $71.50 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $137,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers.
| 1. California | $139,700 |
| 2. Colorado | $122,100 |
| 3. Maryland | $99,600 |
| 4. Pennsylvania | $94,710 |
| 5. Oregon | $93,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $58.68 ($122,100 a year).
Do criminal justice and law enforcement teachers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $122,100 against $76,590 nationally, 59% more.
Where does Colorado rank for criminal justice and law enforcement teacher pay?
Colorado ranks 2 of 41 states.
Which city in Colorado pays criminal justice and law enforcement teachers the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $137,300 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.