DOL Median (California)
$72,144
vs National
+20.2%
National: $60,017BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,090
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,144
+20.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,017
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary in California earns $72,144 in nominal terms, which is 20.2% above the national average of $60,017. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,090 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose State University | $81,000 | 14 |
| California State University, Northridge | $73,000 | 3 |
| California State University, Los Angeles | $72,060 | 4 |
| California State University, Sacramento | $71,856 | 2 |
| California State University, Chico | $71,112 | 1 |
| California State University, Fresno | $68,200 | 4 |
| California State University, San Bernardino | $62,004 | 4 |
| Fresno Pacific University | $55,940 | 3 |
| California State University Stanislaus | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary make in California?
The median Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary salary in California is $72,144 based on 27 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary in California earns 20.2% more than the national median of $60,017, or $52,090 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.