Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
The median library science teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $80,340 per year. Salaries range from $57,200 at the entry level to $129,120+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 3,630 library science teachers, postsecondary jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$80,340
per year
Employment
3,630
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$57,200
25th percentile
$64,080
Median
$80,340
75th percentile
$100,910
90th percentile
$129,120
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+3%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
400
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$60K$126K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$126K
+56%
Maryland
$123K
+53%
Washington
$105K
+30%
Pennsylvania
$86K
+7%
New Jersey
$85K
+6%
Iowa
$84K
+4%
Minnesota
$84K
+4%
Michigan
$83K
+4%
Indiana
$83K
+4%
Virginia
$83K
+3%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $125,640 | +56.4% |
| Maryland | $123,170 | +53.3% |
| Washington | $104,540 | +30.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $86,250 | +7.4% |
| New Jersey | $85,130 | +6.0% |
| Iowa | $83,950 | +4.5% |
| Minnesota | $83,710 | +4.2% |
| Michigan | $83,370 | +3.8% |
| Indiana | $83,330 | +3.7% |
| Virginia | $82,880 | +3.2% |
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Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $156,310 | +94.6% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $129,150 | +60.8% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $129,120 | +60.7% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $126,820 | +57.9% |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $113,290 | +41.0% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $109,250 | +36.0% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $101,920 | +26.9% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $99,720 | +24.1% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $96,330 | +19.9% |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $93,490 | +16.4% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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