SOC 25-1082 · May 2025 · United States
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary across the United States is $80,340 per year, measured over 3,630 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $125,640.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 109.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $125,640 and Mississippi pays $59,920.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $125,640 | 310 | |
| 2 | Maryland | $123,170 | 90 | |
| 3 | Washington | $104,540 | 90 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $86,250 | 30 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | $85,130 | 120 | |
| 6 | Iowa | $83,950 | 40 | |
| 7 | Minnesota | $83,710 | 110 | |
| 8 | Michigan | $83,370 | 70 | |
| 9 | Indiana | $83,330 | 80 | |
| 10 | Virginia | $82,880 | 100 |
States with the most Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | 390 | $80,760 | |
| 2 | California | 310 | $125,640 | |
| 3 | North Carolina | 250 | $79,460 | |
| 4 | New York | 210 | $76,060 | |
| 5 | Tennessee | 210 | $76,940 | |
| 6 | Texas | 180 | $76,940 | |
| 7 | Alabama | 130 | $76,340 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 120 | $85,130 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 110 | $72,510 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | 110 | $83,710 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside | $156,310 | 40 |
| 2 | San Diego | $129,150 | 30 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $129,120 | 50 |
| 4 | Seattle | $126,820 | 80 |
| 5 | Santa Maria | $113,290 | 40 |
| 6 | Los Angeles | $109,250 | 70 |
| 7 | New York | $101,920 | 170 |
| 8 | Washington | $99,720 | 90 |
| 9 | Portland | $96,330 | 60 |
| 10 | Nashville | $93,490 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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