Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for library science teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. is $80,340, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $80,340
- Mean annual wage
- $88,110
- Median hourly wage
- —
- Employment
- 3,630
3,630 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,200 | — |
| 25th percentile | $64,080 | — |
| Median (50th) | $80,340 | — |
| 75th percentile | $100,910 | — |
| 90th percentile | $129,120 | — |
Highest-paying states for library science teachers, postsecondary
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $59,920 median annual wage
- Kentucky: $63,660 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $65,310 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $65,620 median annual wage
- Kansas: $66,100 median annual wage
About this occupation
Teach courses in library science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical tasks
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as collection development, archival methods, and indexing and abstracting.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, giving presentations at conferences, and serving on committees in professional associations.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 2.0% |
| Associate's degree | 1.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.1% |
| Master's degree | 30.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 48.5% |
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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