SOC 25-1082 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Alabama
Alabama · 1 metro areas compared
At $76,340, median pay for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Alabama tracks the national median of $80,340 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $76,340, median pay for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Alabama tracks the national median of $80,340 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $61,990 and $78,820. The lowest tenth earn under $51,870, while the highest tenth earn more than $98,200.
Employment stands at 130, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 28 states with published data for this occupation, Alabama ranks 18th by median wage. Birmingham leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $78,170. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 164th of 690 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,870 | −35.4% |
| 25th | $61,990 | −22.8% |
| Median (50th) | $76,340 | −5.0% |
| 75th | $78,820 | −1.9% |
| 90th | $98,200 | +22.2% |
| Mean | $76,690 | −4.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham | $78,170 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alabama run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $76,340 goes as far as $85,968 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,340as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$85,968US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,340 a year, 5.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,870 to $98,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 18th of 28 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Birmingham, at $78,170.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Alabama?
The median annual wage is $76,340, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $80,340, so pay in Alabama is 5.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alabama earns more than $98,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,870 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Birmingham, at $78,170 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Alabama. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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