How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make in St. Louis?
$73,650a year
Median yearly pay for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $35.41 an hour or $6,138 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.41
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 62
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $73,650Highest 10%: $106,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $42,840 | $20.60 | |
| Median | $73,650 | $35.41 | |
| 75th | $98,100 | $47.16 | |
| 90th | $106,000 | $50.95 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers.
| Columbia, MO | $82,000 |
| Springfield, MO | $70,040 |
| Kansas City, MO | $49,810 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $102,900 |
| Physics Teacher | $102,500 |
| Business Teacher | $101,700 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $101,100 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $97,120 |
| Sociology Teacher | $96,240 |
| History Teacher | $92,140 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $87,860 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $83,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $35.41 ($73,650 a year).
Do criminal justice and law enforcement teachers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $73,650 against $76,590 nationally, 4% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $70,500, so St. Louis pays 4% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for criminal justice and law enforcement teacher pay?
37 of 62 metro areas with data.
How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,000 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.