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Salary · New Jersey · BLS OEWS May 2024

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in New Jersey

In New Jersey, criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary earn a median of $76,290 per year.

Median (New Jersey)
$76,290
Bottom 10%
$39,120
Top 10%
$130,000
Employed in New Jersey
380

How New Jersey compares

Refit analysis ·In New Jersey, criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary earn a median of $76,290 — 7% above the national median of $71,470. Locally the range runs $39,120 to $130,000. About 380 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·New Jersey ranks #20 of 48 states for criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary pay — roughly the 60th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (California, $136,240) by 79%. State employment of about 380 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$71,470
US bottom 10%
$45,640
US top 10%
$143,130

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies
  • Monitoring

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