How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make in Texas?
$77,270a year
Median yearly pay for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Texas. That is $37.15 an hour or $6,439 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.15
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,580Median: $77,270Highest 10%: $126,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,580 | $19.03 | |
| 25th | $51,920 | $24.96 | |
| Median | $77,270 | $37.15 | |
| 75th | $97,460 | $46.86 | |
| 90th | $126,700 | $60.90 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $81,080 |
| Austin, TX | $79,800 |
| Houston, TX | $79,420 |
| San Antonio, TX | $69,640 |
| El Paso, TX | $50,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers.
| 13. Massachusetts | $79,500 |
| 14. New Hampshire | $79,190 |
| 15. Mississippi | $78,520 |
| 16. Texas | $77,270 |
| 17. South Carolina | $76,960 |
| 18. Michigan | $76,770 |
| 19. West Virginia | $76,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $37.15 ($77,270 a year).
Do criminal justice and law enforcement teachers make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $77,270 against $76,590 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Texas rank for criminal justice and law enforcement teacher pay?
Texas ranks 16 of 41 states.
Which city in Texas pays criminal justice and law enforcement teachers the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $81,080 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.