How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make in Washington?
$72,700a year
Median yearly pay for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in Washington. That is $34.95 an hour or $6,058 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.95
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,360Median: $72,700Highest 10%: $106,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,360 | $23.25 | |
| 25th | $56,620 | $27.22 | |
| Median | $72,700 | $34.95 | |
| 75th | $91,560 | $44.02 | |
| 90th | $106,200 | $51.06 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $93,990 |
| Seattle, WA | $79,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers.
| 20. Utah | $76,650 |
| 21. Ohio | $76,610 |
| 22. Connecticut | $73,090 |
| 23. Washington | $72,700 |
| 24. New Jersey | $71,610 |
| 25. Georgia | $71,510 |
| 26. Arizona | $71,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $34.95 ($72,700 a year).
Do criminal justice and law enforcement teachers make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $72,700 against $76,590 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Washington rank for criminal justice and law enforcement teacher pay?
Washington ranks 23 of 41 states.
Which city in Washington pays criminal justice and law enforcement teachers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $93,990 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.