How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make in New Jersey?
$71,610a year
Median yearly pay for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in New Jersey. That is $34.43 an hour or $5,968 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.43
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $71,610Highest 10%: $122,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| Median | $71,610 | $34.43 | |
| 75th | $105,900 | $50.93 | |
| 90th | $122,500 | $58.89 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $86,690 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $83,930 |
| Allentown, PA | $81,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers.
| 21. Ohio | $76,610 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $34.43 ($71,610 a year).
Do criminal justice and law enforcement teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $71,610 against $76,590 nationally, 7% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for criminal justice and law enforcement teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 24 of 41 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays criminal justice and law enforcement teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $86,690 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.