How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make in Florida?
$61,550a year
Median yearly pay for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Florida. That is $29.59 an hour or $5,129 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.59
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,490Median: $61,550Highest 10%: $80,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,490 | $24.27 | |
| 25th | $59,290 | $28.50 | |
| Median | $61,550 | $29.59 | |
| 75th | $77,590 | $37.30 | |
| 90th | $80,520 | $38.71 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Miami, FL | $78,720 |
| Tampa, FL | $64,320 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $60,990 |
| Lakeland, FL | $60,370 |
| Orlando, FL | $58,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers.
| 36. Arkansas | $62,380 |
| 37. Tennessee | $62,090 |
| 38. Nebraska | $61,650 |
| 39. Florida | $61,550 |
| 40. Kentucky | $60,280 |
| 41. Kansas | $50,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $29.59 ($61,550 a year).
Do criminal justice and law enforcement teachers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $61,550 against $76,590 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Florida rank for criminal justice and law enforcement teacher pay?
Florida ranks 39 of 41 states.
Which city in Florida pays criminal justice and law enforcement teachers the most?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, with a median of $78,720 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.