SOC 25-1082 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
At $86,250, median pay for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Pennsylvania tracks the national median of $80,340 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $86,250, median pay for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Pennsylvania tracks the national median of $80,340 closely. Pay ranges from under $57,560 at the tenth percentile to more than $123,100 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $67,410 to $101,660.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.23 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Pennsylvania ranks number 4th out of 28 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 778 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 160th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,560 | −28.4% |
| 25th | $67,410 | −16.1% |
| Median (50th) | $86,250 | +7.4% |
| 75th | $101,660 | +26.5% |
| 90th | $123,100 | +53.2% |
| Mean | $88,430 | +10.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pennsylvania run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $86,250 goes as far as $88,371 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$86,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$88,371US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $86,250 a year, 7.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $57,560 to $123,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 4th of 28 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Pennsylvania?
The median annual wage is $86,250, 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 Pennsylvania is 7.4% higher. 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 Pennsylvania earns more than $123,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $57,560 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Pennsylvania. 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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