Police Academy Instructor Career

*A job as a Police Academy Instructor falls under the broader career category of Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary : Teach vocational courses intended to provide occupational training below the baccalaureate level in subjects such as construction, mechanics/repair, manufacturing, transportation, or cosmetology, primarily to students who have graduated from or left high school. Teaching takes place in public or private schools whose primary business is academic or vocational education.


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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondar Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$68,300

Median Hourly Wage

$32.84*

Total Employed Nationally

111,180


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.