Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for library science teachers, postsecondary is $80,340, or — per hour. About 3,630 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $125,640 in California to $59,920 in Mississippi.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 28 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $125,640 | — | 310 | 0.74 |
| 2 | Maryland | $123,170 | — | 90 | 1.34 |
| 3 | Washington | $104,540 | — | 90 | 1.12 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $86,250 | — | 30 | 0.23 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $85,130 | — | 120 | 1.23 |
| 6 | Iowa | $83,950 | — | 40 | 1.07 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $83,710 | — | 110 | 1.61 |
| 8 | Michigan | $83,370 | — | 70 | 0.72 |
| 9 | Indiana | $83,330 | — | 80 | 1.05 |
| 10 | Virginia | $82,880 | — | 100 | 1.05 |
| 11 | Ohio | $82,610 | — | 50 | 0.42 |
| 12 | Oregon | $81,890 | — | 90 | 2.06 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $80,850 | — | 50 | 0.62 |
| 14 | Illinois | $80,760 | — | 390 | 2.77 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $79,460 | — | 250 | 2.20 |
| 16 | Texas | $76,940 | — | 180 | 0.56 |
| 17 | Tennessee | $76,940 | — | 210 | 2.73 |
| 18 | Alabama | $76,340 | — | 130 | 2.66 |
| 19 | New York | $76,060 | — | 210 | 0.93 |
| 20 | Florida | $75,500 | — | 100 | 0.43 |
| 21 | Missouri | $74,800 | — | 60 | 0.92 |
| 22 | Georgia | $72,510 | — | 110 | 0.95 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $66,190 | — | 40 | 1.71 |
| 24 | Kansas | $66,100 | — | 60 | 1.67 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $65,620 | — | 80 | 1.99 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $65,310 | — | 40 | 0.73 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $63,660 | — | 60 | 1.23 |
| 28 | Mississippi | $59,920 | — | 100 | 3.57 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do library science teachers, postsecondary make?
The median annual wage for library science teachers, postsecondary in the United States is $80,340, or — per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $57,200, and the top 10% earn $129,120.
How many library science teachers, postsecondary are employed in the U.S.?
About 3,630 people work as library science teachers, postsecondary nationwide.
Which state pays library science teachers, postsecondary the most?
California pays the most at a median of $125,640, followed by Maryland ($123,170) and Washington ($104,540).
Which state pays library science teachers, postsecondary the least?
Mississippi has the lowest median at $59,920.
Where are library science teachers, postsecondary jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Mississippi at 3.57×.