SOC 25-1082 · Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary wages by metro
National median annual wage
$80,340
- 10th percentile
- $57,200
- 25th percentile
- $64,080
- Median
- $80,340
- 75th percentile
- $100,910
- 90th percentile
- $129,120
- Mean
- $88,110
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates. BLS reports this occupation on an annual basis. Hourly wages are not published.
National employment in May 2025: 3,630.
That median is 57.6% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
Where employment is largest
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 310 | $72,770 | $125,640 | $222,470 |
| Maryland | 90 | $58,430 | $123,170 | $163,740 |
| Washington | 90 | $75,110 | $104,540 | $161,560 |
| Pennsylvania | 30 | $57,560 | $86,250 | $123,100 |
| New Jersey | 120 | $63,630 | $85,130 | $135,890 |
| Iowa | 40 | $55,250 | $83,950 | $98,940 |
| Minnesota | 110 | $64,190 | $83,710 | $105,500 |
| Michigan | 70 | $63,970 | $83,370 | $108,290 |
| Indiana | 80 | $57,440 | $83,330 | $120,680 |
| Virginia | 100 | $66,730 | $82,880 | $121,480 |
| Ohio | 50 | $64,310 | $82,610 | $104,730 |
| Oregon | 90 | $65,910 | $81,890 | $132,080 |
| Massachusetts | 50 | $49,750 | $80,850 | $106,670 |
| Illinois | 390 | $60,910 | $80,760 | $123,340 |
| North Carolina | 250 | $50,350 | $79,460 | $108,330 |
| Tennessee | 210 | $61,200 | $76,940 | $116,950 |
| Texas | 180 | $61,090 | $76,940 | $100,630 |
| Alabama | 130 | $51,870 | $76,340 | $98,200 |
| New York | 210 | $40,620 | $76,060 | $130,210 |
| Florida | 100 | $52,450 | $75,500 | $121,370 |
| Missouri | 60 | $54,260 | $74,800 | $102,230 |
| Georgia | 110 | $56,800 | $72,510 | $99,540 |
| Puerto Rico | 40 | $32,270 | $68,350 | $87,490 |
| Nebraska | 40 | $51,580 | $66,190 | $75,760 |
| Kansas | 60 | $43,200 | $66,100 | $112,120 |
| Oklahoma | 80 | $50,280 | $65,620 | $86,220 |
| South Carolina | 40 | $60,520 | $65,310 | $101,610 |
| Kentucky | 60 | $48,930 | $63,660 | $93,300 |
| Mississippi | 100 | $48,790 | $59,920 | $78,430 |
Other educational instruction and library occupations
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
- Self-Enrichment Teachers
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary is $80,340. Employment is 3,630.
How does Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary is 57.6% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA is highest on this page's list at $156,310.