Highest-paying states for library science teachers, postsecondary
California leads at $125,640 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| California | $125,640 | $98,980–$155,330 |
| Maryland | $123,170 | $58,430–$132,390 |
| Washington | $104,540 | $86,750–$161,560 |
| Pennsylvania | $86,250 | $67,410–$101,660 |
| New Jersey | $85,130 | $74,150–$113,370 |
| Iowa | $83,950 | $80,460–$94,130 |
| Minnesota | $83,710 | $78,300–$99,620 |
| Michigan | $83,370 | $80,700–$87,220 |
| Indiana | $83,330 | $73,540–$100,830 |
| Virginia | $82,880 | $66,730–$102,060 |
| Ohio | $82,610 | $66,610–$101,980 |
| Oregon | $81,890 | $73,750–$96,820 |
| Massachusetts | $80,850 | $64,440–$104,740 |
| Illinois | $80,760 | $66,180–$99,310 |
| North Carolina | $79,460 | $63,850–$83,620 |
| Tennessee | $76,940 | $63,840–$102,680 |
| Texas | $76,940 | $62,210–$88,800 |
| Alabama | $76,340 | $61,990–$78,820 |
| New York | $76,060 | $61,050–$104,540 |
| Florida | $75,500 | $60,850–$97,260 |
| Missouri | $74,800 | $61,570–$83,010 |
| Georgia | $72,510 | $62,250–$82,800 |
| Nebraska | $66,190 | $60,650–$74,780 |
| Kansas | $66,100 | $55,700–$83,190 |
| Oklahoma | $65,620 | $54,120–$84,350 |
| South Carolina | $65,310 | $63,190–$80,920 |
| Kentucky | $63,660 | $54,850–$82,540 |
| Mississippi | $59,920 | $59,740–$76,450 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.