How much does a library science teacher make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $38.63 an hour or $6,695 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.63
- Average (mean)
- $88,110
- Jobs
- 3,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,200 | $27.50 | |
| 25th | $64,080 | $30.81 | |
| Median | $80,340 | $38.63 | |
| 75th | $100,900 | $48.51 | |
| 90th | $129,100 | $62.08 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $125,600 |
| Maryland | $123,200 |
| Washington | $104,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $86,250 |
| New Jersey | $85,130 |
| Iowa | $83,950 |
| Minnesota | $83,710 |
| Michigan | $83,370 |
| Indiana | $83,330 |
| Virginia | $82,880 |
| Ohio | $82,610 |
| Oregon | $81,890 |
| Massachusetts | $80,850 |
| Illinois | $80,760 |
| North Carolina | $79,460 |
| Tennessee | $76,940 |
| Texas | $76,940 |
| Alabama | $76,340 |
| New York | $76,060 |
| Florida | $75,500 |
| Missouri | $74,800 |
| Georgia | $72,510 |
| Nebraska | $66,190 |
| Kansas | $66,100 |
| Oklahoma | $65,620 |
| South Carolina | $65,310 |
| Kentucky | $63,660 |
| Mississippi | $59,920 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Riverside, CA | $156,300 |
| San Diego, CA | $129,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $129,100 |
| Seattle, WA | $126,800 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $113,300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $109,300 |
| New York, NY | $101,900 |
| Washington, DC | $99,720 |
| Portland, OR | $96,330 |
| Nashville, TN | $93,490 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $83,300 |
| Boston, MA | $80,850 |
| Miami, FL | $79,210 |
| Greensboro, NC | $78,200 |
| Birmingham, AL | $78,170 |
In other countries
Library Science Teacher belongs to the international group "University and higher education teachers".
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- Forestry and Conservation Science Teacher$101,400
- Atmospheric$103,200
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a library science teacher make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $38.63 ($80,340 a year).
How much does a library science teacher make a month?
About $6,695 a month before tax, based on a median of $80,340 a year.
How much does a library science teacher make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,200 or less a year ($27.50 an hour); the top 10% make $129,100 or more.
Which state pays library science teachers the most?
California, with a median of $125,600 a year, followed by Maryland ($123,200) and Washington ($104,500).
Which city pays library science teachers the most?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, with a median of $156,300 a year.
How many library science teachers are there in the United States?
About 3,630 people work as library science teachers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.