Top 15 cities for library science teachers, postsecondary by average salary
| Riverside, CA | $175,360 |
|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $135,440 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $134,850 |
| San Diego, CA | $132,660 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $122,290 |
| Seattle, WA | $122,270 |
| New York, NY | $112,820 |
| Washington, DC | $108,360 |
| Portland, OR | $94,240 |
| Knoxville, TN | $88,690 |
| Nashville, TN | $86,640 |
| Boston, MA | $83,500 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $83,100 |
| Miami, FL | $83,010 |
| Birmingham, AL | $80,560 |
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Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
California pays library science teachers, postsecondary the most statewide, $134,640 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $134,640 | $125,640 | 310 | 5 | $175,360 | $122,290 |
| Washington | $117,760 | $104,540 | 90 | 1 | $122,270 | $122,270 |
| Maryland | $108,720 | $123,170 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $108,360 | $108,360 |
| New Jersey | $95,920 | $85,130 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $93,090 | $76,060 | 210 | 1 | $112,820 | $112,820 |
| Oregon | $89,270 | $81,890 | 90 | 1 | $94,240 | $94,240 |
| Michigan | $88,680 | $83,370 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $88,430 | $86,250 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $88,300 | $82,610 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $87,980 | $82,880 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $87,470 | $83,330 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Iowa | $85,470 | $83,950 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Minnesota | $85,270 | $83,710 | 110 | 1 | $83,100 | $83,100 |
| Illinois | $85,270 | $80,760 | 390 | 1 | $79,910 | $79,910 |
| Tennessee | $83,180 | $76,940 | 210 | 2 | $88,690 | $86,640 |
| Massachusetts | $82,520 | $80,850 | 50 | 1 | $83,500 | $83,500 |
| North Carolina | $81,580 | $79,460 | 250 | 2 | $75,270 | $74,770 |
| Florida | $78,820 | $75,500 | 100 | 1 | $83,010 | $83,010 |
| Texas | $78,380 | $76,940 | 180 | 1 | $77,410 | $77,410 |
| Alabama | $76,690 | $76,340 | 130 | 1 | $80,560 | $80,560 |
| Missouri | $75,880 | $74,800 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $75,240 | $72,510 | 110 | 1 | $75,920 | $75,920 |
| South Carolina | $72,570 | $65,310 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kansas | $72,050 | $66,100 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $70,990 | $65,620 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kentucky | $68,930 | $63,660 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Mississippi | $66,490 | $59,920 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nebraska | $65,780 | $66,190 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Puerto Rico | $65,150 | $68,350 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside, CA | $175,360 | $156,310 | — | 40 |
| San Francisco, CA | $135,440 | $129,120 | — | 50 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $134,850 | $113,290 | — | 40 |
| San Diego, CA | $132,660 | $129,150 | — | 30 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $122,290 | $109,250 | — | 70 |
| Seattle, WA | $122,270 | $126,820 | — | 80 |
| New York, NY | $112,820 | $101,920 | — | 170 |
| Washington, DC | $108,360 | $99,720 | — | 90 |
| Portland, OR | $94,240 | $96,330 | — | 60 |
| Knoxville, TN | $88,690 | $76,940 | — | 60 |
| Nashville, TN | $86,640 | $93,490 | — | 40 |
| Boston, MA | $83,500 | $80,850 | — | 40 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $83,100 | $83,300 | — | 50 |
| Miami, FL | $83,010 | $79,210 | — | n/a |
| Birmingham, AL | $80,560 | $78,170 | — | 50 |
| Chicago, IL | $79,910 | $78,060 | — | 220 |
| Dallas, TX | $77,410 | $76,940 | — | 40 |
| Atlanta, GA | $75,920 | $62,450 | — | 60 |
| Greensboro, NC | $75,270 | $78,200 | — | 60 |
| Charlotte, NC | $74,770 | $65,980 | — | 40 |
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Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary: questions
Where do library science teachers, postsecondary make the most money?
In Riverside, CA, with an average of $175,360 a year, among the 20 metro areas we cover.
What is the average library science teachers, postsecondary salary in the U.S.?
$88,110 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $80,340, so half of library science teachers, postsecondary earn more than that and half less.
What salary should library science teachers, postsecondary ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of library science teachers, postsecondary nationwide earn between $64,080 (25th percentile) and $100,910 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays library science teachers, postsecondary the most?
California, with a statewide average of $134,640 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is library science teachers, postsecondary pay the lowest?
Charlotte, NC, at $74,770 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1082.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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