How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make in Kentucky?
$60,280a year
Median yearly pay for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Kentucky. That is $28.98 an hour or $5,023 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.98
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,030Median: $60,280Highest 10%: $107,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,030 | $14.44 | |
| 25th | $48,480 | $23.31 | |
| Median | $60,280 | $28.98 | |
| 75th | $81,530 | $39.20 | |
| 90th | $107,200 | $51.55 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $78,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers.
| 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 Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $28.98 ($60,280 a year).
Do criminal justice and law enforcement teachers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $60,280 against $76,590 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for criminal justice and law enforcement teacher pay?
Kentucky ranks 40 of 41 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays criminal justice and law enforcement teachers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $78,830 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.