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Average Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a library science teachers, postsecondary make in the United States?

The average salary for a library science teachers, postsecondary in the United States is $88,190, but the range typically falls between $64,430 and $101,750. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $42.4, with a range between $30.98 and $48.92.

There are approximately 4,220 people employed as a library science teachers, postsecondary in the United States. With California, North Carolina, Illinois employing the highest number of library science teachers, postsecondary.The state with the best pay for a library science teachers, postsecondary is California, with an average annual salary of $136,970, while Kentucky has the lowest average annual salary of $65,310.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$53,660$25.8
25th Percentile$64,430$30.98
Median$80,310$38.61
75th Percentile$101,750$48.92
90th Percentile$131,310$63.13

Average library science teachers, postsecondary salary by location

The salary of a library science teachers, postsecondary can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a library science teachers, postsecondary in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for library science teachers, postsecondary are California, Washington, Oregon, Maryland, Massachusetts while the worst states are Kentucky, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, New York, Mississippi.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$55,620$75,130$97,330
California$66,930$136,970$218,800
Florida$49,580$78,120$105,470
Georgia$49,400$70,970$100,320
Idaho$52,170$70,340$77,230
Illinois$62,720$87,950$124,830
Indiana$52,040$89,040$131,100
Kansas$46,950$73,760$103,650
Kentucky$45,820$65,310$84,490
Maryland$65,630$98,990$142,670
Massachusetts$51,210$80,520$105,600
Michigan$59,710$80,610$104,080
Minnesota$65,170$85,430$104,970
Mississippi$48,650$65,850$81,000
Missouri$50,310$73,970$103,720
Montana$54,180$77,420$102,520
New Jersey$54,120$80,190$102,280
New York$39,600$68,450$100,570
North Carolina$48,400$77,010$106,670
Ohio$64,150$82,960$102,130
Oklahoma$48,480$67,710$82,870
Oregon$61,850$103,140$136,220
Pennsylvania$54,290$85,260$113,570
South Carolina$60,740$80,310$111,130
Tennessee$53,960$80,430$107,230
Texas$63,040$84,800$124,690
Utah$54,090$79,370$101,680
Virginia$64,140$86,830$126,400
Washington$67,110$112,860$172,510
Wisconsin$49,330$61,740$77,960

Even between cities, the salary of a library science teachers, postsecondary can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for library science teachers, postsecondary is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $160,750.The city with the lowest average salary for library science teachers, postsecondary is Birmingham-Hoover area, AL with an average salary of $69,180.

Areas with highest average salaries for library science teachers, postsecondary

  1. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA - $160,750
  2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, CA - $139,490
  3. Santa Maria-Santa Barbara area, CA - $138,660
  4. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area, CA - $136,900
  5. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, WA - $116,280

Areas with lowest average salaries for library science teachers, postsecondary

  1. Birmingham-Hoover area, AL - $69,180
  2. Rochester, NY - $70,130
  3. Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, MS - $70,390
  4. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area, GA - $70,510
  5. Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area, NC - $71,220

Employment trends for library science teachers, postsecondary in the United States

The number of library science teachers, postsecondary in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of library science teachers, postsecondary has decreased by -10. On average, the number of library science teachers, postsecondary has been increasing by -0.1% each year. The salary of library science teachers, postsecondary has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of library science teachers, postsecondary has increased by $10,630. On average, the salary of library science teachers, postsecondary has been increasing by 3.4% each year.

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How library science teachers, postsecondary salaries compare to other education, training, and library occupations

Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary are part of the education, training, and library occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for library science teachers, postsecondary compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all education, training, and library occupations jobs here.

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