Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for educational instruction and library workers, all other in the U.S. is $50,890 ($24.47 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $50,890
- Mean annual wage
- $59,060
- Median hourly wage
- $24.47
- Employment
- 118,590
118,590 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $25,180 | $12.11 |
| 25th percentile | $36,050 | $17.33 |
| Median (50th) | $50,890 | $24.47 |
| 75th percentile | $73,920 | $35.54 |
| 90th percentile | $98,740 | $47.47 |
Highest-paying states for educational instruction and library workers, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $83,130 | 310 |
| New Hampshire | $70,990 | 580 |
| Hawaii | $64,450 | 1,000 |
| California | $64,100 | 39,440 |
| Colorado | $64,090 | 3,570 |
| South Dakota | $63,010 | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $62,630 | 960 |
| Wisconsin | $61,940 | 1,080 |
| North Carolina | $61,580 | 4,830 |
| Maryland | $59,830 | 860 |
Lowest-paying states
- Georgia: $24,780 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $37,230 median annual wage
- Indiana: $37,600 median annual wage
- Alabama: $37,630 median annual wage
- Utah: $38,020 median annual wage
About this occupation
All educational instruction and library workers not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 4.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 6.9% |
| Associate's degree | 2.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 29.8% |
| Master's degree | 45.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 9.4% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,780
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,970
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,040
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,370
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41,670
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,140
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,800
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65,120
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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