Pay · 25-1082
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary earn $80,340 a year at the midpoint
Only about 3,630 people do this work in the United States, and half of them earn more than $80,340 a year. The lowest tenth are paid about $57,200, the highest tenth about $129,120.
National figures for library science teachers, postsecondary, 25-1082, from the 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
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Postsecondary library science teacher earnings, from starting pay to the best-paid 10%
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- Conducted research in a particular field of knowledge and presented findings in professional journals, books, electronic media, or at professional conferences.
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Kept abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, giving presentations at conferences, and serving on committees in professional associations.
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Postsecondary library science teacher pay rate, hourly to annual
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Postsecondary library science teacher wages by state
The 23 states where the most people do this work, of 28 with a published figure: their medians range by 2.10 times. Figures are the 2025 survey.
| State | Median a year | Where most start | 10th to 90th | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $125,640 | $72,770 | $72,770 — $222,470 | 310 |
| Maryland | $123,170 | $58,430 | $58,430 — $163,740 | 90 |
| Washington | $104,540 | $75,110 | $75,110 — $161,560 | 90 |
| New Jersey | $85,130 | $63,630 | $63,630 — $135,890 | 120 |
| Minnesota | $83,710 | $64,190 | $64,190 — $105,500 | 110 |
| Michigan | $83,370 | $63,970 | $63,970 — $108,290 | 70 |
| Indiana | $83,330 | $57,440 | $57,440 — $120,680 | 80 |
| Virginia | $82,880 | $66,730 | $66,730 — $121,480 | 100 |
| Ohio | $82,610 | $64,310 | $64,310 — $104,730 | 50 |
| Oregon | $81,890 | $65,910 | $65,910 — $132,080 | 90 |
| Illinois | $80,760 | $60,910 | $60,910 — $123,340 | 390 |
| North Carolina | $79,460 | $50,350 | $50,350 — $108,330 | 250 |
| Tennessee | $76,940 | $61,200 | $61,200 — $116,950 | 210 |
| Texas | $76,940 | $61,090 | $61,090 — $100,630 | 180 |
| Alabama | $76,340 | $51,870 | $51,870 — $98,200 | 130 |
| New York | $76,060 | $40,620 | $40,620 — $130,210 | 210 |
| Florida | $75,500 | $52,450 | $52,450 — $121,370 | 100 |
| Missouri | $74,800 | $54,260 | $54,260 — $102,230 | 60 |
| Georgia | $72,510 | $56,800 | $56,800 — $99,540 | 110 |
| Kansas | $66,100 | $43,200 | $43,200 — $112,120 | 60 |
| Oklahoma | $65,620 | $50,280 | $50,280 — $86,220 | 80 |
| Kentucky | $63,660 | $48,930 | $48,930 — $93,300 | 60 |
| Mississippi | $59,920 | $48,790 | $48,790 — $78,430 | 100 |
Place 197 of 788 by median pay
Better paid than 75% of the occupations in the survey.
- 195 Social and Community Service Managers $80,390
- 196 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $80,340
- 197 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary $80,340
- 198 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $80,260
- 199 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $80,250
Questions people often ask
What is a postsecondary library science teacher’s yearly income?
A postsecondary library science teacher makes a median of $80,340 a year (2025 survey). The middle half earn between $64,080 and $100,910.
What is the starting pay for a postsecondary library science teacher?
Starting pay is usually near the 25th percentile, $64,080 a year, and sometimes as low as the 10th, $57,200.
Which state pays library science teachers, postsecondary the most?
California, with a median of $125,640 a year.
How many people work as library science teachers, postsecondary?
About 3,630 in the United States — number 197 of 788 occupations by median pay.
Work that pays nearly the same
Median pay within $90 of what library science teachers, postsecondary earn — $80,340 a year — but not always the same spread.
- Same median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $80,340median a year 10th percentile: $49,050 90th percentile: $153,600
- $80 less Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $80,260median a year 10th percentile: $49,140 90th percentile: $139,580
- $90 less Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $80,250median a year 10th percentile: $48,800 90th percentile: $129,500