How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make in Pennsylvania?
$94,710a year
Median yearly pay for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Pennsylvania. That is $45.53 an hour or $7,893 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.53
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,770Median: $94,710Highest 10%: $123,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,770 | $27.29 | |
| 25th | $76,040 | $36.56 | |
| Median | $94,710 | $45.53 | |
| 75th | $113,500 | $54.55 | |
| 90th | $123,000 | $59.13 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Harrisburg, PA | $97,380 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $93,670 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $83,930 |
| Allentown, PA | $81,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers.
| 1. California | $139,700 |
| 2. Colorado | $122,100 |
| 3. Maryland | $99,600 |
| 4. Pennsylvania | $94,710 |
| 5. Oregon | $93,960 |
| 6. Rhode Island | $84,270 |
| 7. Minnesota | $83,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $45.53 ($94,710 a year).
Do criminal justice and law enforcement teachers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $94,710 against $76,590 nationally, 24% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for criminal justice and law enforcement teacher pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 4 of 41 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays criminal justice and law enforcement teachers the most?
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA, with a median of $97,380 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.