Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
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.
Top skills:InstructingSpeakingReading ComprehensionWritingMonitoringLearning Strategies
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Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay by experience level
Entry level$59,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$66,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$83,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$104,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$133,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+3%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
400
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by industry
Educational Services
3,620 workers
$91,000
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
3,090 workers
$87,500
Educational Services, State Government Owned
2,430 workers
$87,000
Educational Services, Privately Owned
660 workers
$82,500
Educational Services, Local Government Owned
530 workers
$120,000
Junior Colleges
530 workers
$111,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary pays 3% above the average across 65 roles in the Educational Instruction and Library job family (family average $88,500).
Similar-paying roles in Educational Instruction and Library
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary make?
The average base salary for a Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary in the United States is $91,000 per year, or about $43.75 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $66,500 and $104,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Educational Instruction and Library roles?
The Educational Instruction and Library job family averages $88,500 across 65 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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