How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make in Seattle?
Median yearly pay for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $38.14 an hour or $6,611 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.14
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 62
- Jobs in the area
- 50
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,630 | $26.75 | |
| 25th | $63,410 | $30.49 | |
| Median | $79,330 | $38.14 | |
| 75th | $100,400 | $48.27 | |
| 90th | $106,200 | $51.06 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers.
| Portland, OR | $93,990 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $164,900 |
| Atmospheric | $132,100 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $130,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $129,900 |
| Library Science Teacher | $126,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $107,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,400 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,800 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $103,500 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $38.14 ($79,330 a year).
Do criminal justice and law enforcement teachers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $79,330 against $76,590 nationally, 4% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $72,700, so Seattle pays 9% more.
Where does Seattle rank for criminal justice and law enforcement teacher pay?
27 of 62 metro areas with data.
How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,200 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.