Library science teachers, postsecondary salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,200 | Data unavailable |
| Median (50th percentile) | $80,340 | Data unavailable |
| Mean (average) | $88,110 | Data unavailable |
| 90th percentile | $129,120 | Data unavailable |
BLS publishes only annual wages for this occupation because workers are typically paid on an annual basis rather than hourly.
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Library science teachers, postsecondary pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 29 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $76,340 | $51,870 | $98,200 | 130 | 2.66 |
| California | $125,640 | $72,770 | $222,470 | 310 | 0.74 |
| Florida | $75,500 | $52,450 | $121,370 | 100 | 0.43 |
| Georgia | $72,510 | $56,800 | $99,540 | 110 | 0.95 |
| Illinois | $80,760 | $60,910 | $123,340 | 390 | 2.77 |
| Indiana | $83,330 | $57,440 | $120,680 | 80 | 1.05 |
| Iowa | $83,950 | $55,250 | $98,940 | 40 | 1.07 |
| Kansas | $66,100 | $43,200 | $112,120 | 60 | 1.67 |
| Kentucky | $63,660 | $48,930 | $93,300 | 60 | 1.23 |
| Maryland | $123,170 | $58,430 | $163,740 | 90 | 1.34 |
| Massachusetts | $80,850 | $49,750 | $106,670 | 50 | 0.62 |
| Michigan | $83,370 | $63,970 | $108,290 | 70 | 0.72 |
| Minnesota | $83,710 | $64,190 | $105,500 | 110 | 1.61 |
| Mississippi | $59,920 | $48,790 | $78,430 | 100 | 3.57 |
| Missouri | $74,800 | $54,260 | $102,230 | 60 | 0.92 |
| Nebraska | $66,190 | $51,580 | $75,760 | 40 | 1.71 |
| New Jersey | $85,130 | $63,630 | $135,890 | 120 | 1.23 |
| New York | $76,060 | $40,620 | $130,210 | 210 | 0.93 |
| North Carolina | $79,460 | $50,350 | $108,330 | 250 | 2.2 |
| Ohio | $82,610 | $64,310 | $104,730 | 50 | 0.42 |
| Oklahoma | $65,620 | $50,280 | $86,220 | 80 | 1.99 |
| Oregon | $81,890 | $65,910 | $132,080 | 90 | 2.06 |
| Pennsylvania | $86,250 | $57,560 | $123,100 | 30 | 0.23 |
| Puerto Rico | $68,350 | $32,270 | $87,490 | 40 | 1.88 |
| South Carolina | $65,310 | $60,520 | $101,610 | 40 | 0.73 |
| Tennessee | $76,940 | $61,200 | $116,950 | 210 | 2.73 |
| Texas | $76,940 | $61,090 | $100,630 | 180 | 0.56 |
| Virginia | $82,880 | $66,730 | $121,480 | 100 | 1.05 |
| Washington | $104,540 | $75,110 | $161,560 | 90 | 1.12 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for library science teachers, postsecondary
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 300. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for library science teachers, postsecondary
- Typical entry education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Library and Information Science CIP 25.0101
- Children and Youth Library Services CIP 25.0102
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and present findings in professional journals, books, electronic media, or at professional conferences.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- 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.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as collection development, archival methods, and indexing and abstracting.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Technology skills
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- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
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- PHP (hot technology)
- Splunk Enterprise (hot technology)
- Structured query language SQL (hot technology)
- Association for Computing Machinery Digital Library
Transferable skills for career changers: Instructing, Complex Problem Solving, Social Perceptiveness, Judgment and Decision Making, Coordination, Systems Analysis.
Common job titles: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Classification Instructor, Information Science Professor, Instructor, Lecturer, Library Instructor, Library Science Professor, Library Technology Instructor, Professor.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do library science teachers, postsecondary make?
The national median annual wage for library science teachers, postsecondary was $80,340 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $57,200 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $129,120. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do library science teachers, postsecondary need?
BLS lists doctoral or professional degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and none on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is library science teachers, postsecondary a growing career?
BLS projects employment of library science teachers, postsecondary to change +2.7% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 300 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay library science teachers, postsecondary the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were California ($125,640), Maryland ($123,170), Washington ($104,540). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.