Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for library science teachers, postsecondary is $80,340 a year. About 3,630 people work in this job there.

$80,340Median yearly pay

$64,080–$100,910Middle half of workers, yearly

3,630People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for library science teachers, postsecondary in the U.S.

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$57,200
25% of workers	$64,080
Half of workers (median)	$80,340
75% of workers	$100,910
90% of workers	$129,120

Best-paying states for library science teachers, postsecondary

State	Median yearly pay	People in this job
California	$125,640	310
Maryland	$123,170	90
Washington	$104,540	90
Pennsylvania	$86,250	30
New Jersey	$85,130	120
Iowa	$83,950	40
Minnesota	$83,710	110
Michigan	$83,370	70
Indiana	$83,330	80
Virginia	$82,880	100

Education, experience and outlook for library science teachers, postsecondary

Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
Job outlook: +2.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 300 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

Job	Median yearly pay
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$72,040
Instructional Coordinators	$77,440
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary	$42,910
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$68,270
Library Technicians	$44,580
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,350
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,980
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,580

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.