How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make in Washington?
$74,440a year
Median yearly pay for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $35.79 an hour or $6,203 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.79
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 62
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,780Median: $74,440Highest 10%: $171,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,780 | $15.28 | |
| 25th | $31,780 | $15.28 | |
| Median | $74,440 | $35.79 | |
| 75th | $116,600 | $56.04 | |
| 90th | $171,100 | $82.27 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $155,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $135,700 |
| Law Teacher | $134,100 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $129,900 |
| Business Teacher | $128,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $126,200 |
| Atmospheric | $108,200 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $106,000 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $105,200 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $104,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $35.79 ($74,440 a year).
Do criminal justice and law enforcement teachers make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $74,440 against $76,590 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Washington rank for criminal justice and law enforcement teacher pay?
36 of 62 metro areas with data.
How much does a criminal justice and law enforcement teacher make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $171,100 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.