How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make in Houston?
Median yearly pay for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $38.18 an hour or $6,618 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.18
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 62
- Jobs in the area
- 240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,630 | $20.01 | |
| 25th | $59,060 | $28.39 | |
| Median | $79,420 | $38.18 | |
| 75th | $102,700 | $49.37 | |
| 90th | $126,800 | $60.95 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers.
| Dallas, TX | $81,080 |
| Austin, TX | $79,800 |
| San Antonio, TX | $69,640 |
| El Paso, TX | $50,570 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,700 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,500 |
| Business Teacher | $104,300 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,400 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $103,000 |
| Political Science Teacher | $103,000 |
| Atmospheric | $102,900 |
| History Teacher | $102,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $38.18 ($79,420 a year).
Do criminal justice and law enforcement teachers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $79,420 against $76,590 nationally, 4% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $77,270, so Houston pays 3% more.
Where does Houston rank for criminal justice and law enforcement teacher pay?
25 of 62 metro areas with data.
How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $126,800 or more.
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.