How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make in Georgia?
$71,510a year
Median yearly pay for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Georgia. That is $34.38 an hour or $5,959 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.38
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,160Median: $71,510Highest 10%: $93,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,160 | $23.63 | |
| 25th | $57,240 | $27.52 | |
| Median | $71,510 | $34.38 | |
| 75th | $78,690 | $37.83 | |
| 90th | $93,590 | $45.00 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $78,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers.
| 22. Connecticut | $73,090 |
| 23. Washington | $72,700 |
| 24. New Jersey | $71,610 |
| 25. Georgia | $71,510 |
| 26. Arizona | $71,230 |
| 27. Missouri | $70,500 |
| 28. Wyoming | $69,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $34.38 ($71,510 a year).
Do criminal justice and law enforcement teachers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $71,510 against $76,590 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Georgia rank for criminal justice and law enforcement teacher pay?
Georgia ranks 25 of 41 states.
Which city in Georgia pays criminal justice and law enforcement teachers the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $78,610 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.