How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make in Springfield?
$70,040a year
Median yearly pay for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $33.67 an hour or $5,837 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.67
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 62
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,080Median: $70,040Highest 10%: $106,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,080 | $15.90 | |
| 25th | $48,460 | $23.30 | |
| Median | $70,040 | $33.67 | |
| 75th | $91,330 | $43.91 | |
| 90th | $106,600 | $51.25 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers.
| Columbia, MO | $82,000 |
| St. Louis, MO | $73,650 |
| Kansas City, MO | $49,810 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Science Teacher | $106,600 |
| History Teacher | $80,660 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $80,650 |
| Business Teacher | $78,640 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher | $76,520 |
| Psychology Teacher | $75,250 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $74,880 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $74,270 |
| Art | $70,130 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $67,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $33.67 ($70,040 a year).
Do criminal justice and law enforcement teachers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $70,040 against $76,590 nationally, 9% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $70,500, so Springfield pays 1% less.
Where does Springfield rank for criminal justice and law enforcement teacher pay?
42 of 62 metro areas with data.
How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,600 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.