Library Science Teachers Salary by State
The national median pay for library science teachers is $80,340 a year. By state, it ranges from $59,920 in Mississippi to $125,640 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $57,200
- 25th percentile
- $64,080
- Median
- $80,340
- 75th percentile
- $100,910
- Top 10%
- $129,120
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 3,630 jobs.
Median pay in 28 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $125,640 | +56% | $72,770 | $222,470 | 310 |
| 2 | Maryland | $123,170 | +53% | $58,430 | $163,740 | 90 |
| 3 | Washington | $104,540 | +30% | $75,110 | $161,560 | 90 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $86,250 | +7% | $57,560 | $123,100 | 30 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $85,130 | +6% | $63,630 | $135,890 | 120 |
| 6 | Iowa | $83,950 | +4% | $55,250 | $98,940 | 40 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $83,710 | +4% | $64,190 | $105,500 | 110 |
| 8 | Michigan | $83,370 | +4% | $63,970 | $108,290 | 70 |
| 9 | Indiana | $83,330 | +4% | $57,440 | $120,680 | 80 |
| 10 | Virginia | $82,880 | +3% | $66,730 | $121,480 | 100 |
| 11 | Ohio | $82,610 | +3% | $64,310 | $104,730 | 50 |
| 12 | Oregon | $81,890 | +2% | $65,910 | $132,080 | 90 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $80,850 | +1% | $49,750 | $106,670 | 50 |
| 14 | Illinois | $80,760 | +1% | $60,910 | $123,340 | 390 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $79,460 | −1% | $50,350 | $108,330 | 250 |
| 16 | Tennessee | $76,940 | −4% | $61,200 | $116,950 | 210 |
| 17 | Texas | $76,940 | −4% | $61,090 | $100,630 | 180 |
| 18 | Alabama | $76,340 | −5% | $51,870 | $98,200 | 130 |
| 19 | New York | $76,060 | −5% | $40,620 | $130,210 | 210 |
| 20 | Florida | $75,500 | −6% | $52,450 | $121,370 | 100 |
| 21 | Missouri | $74,800 | −7% | $54,260 | $102,230 | 60 |
| 22 | Georgia | $72,510 | −10% | $56,800 | $99,540 | 110 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $66,190 | −18% | $51,580 | $75,760 | 40 |
| 24 | Kansas | $66,100 | −18% | $43,200 | $112,120 | 60 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $65,620 | −18% | $50,280 | $86,220 | 80 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $65,310 | −19% | $60,520 | $101,610 | 40 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $63,660 | −21% | $48,930 | $93,300 | 60 |
| 28 | Mississippi | $59,920 | −25% | $48,790 | $78,430 | 100 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Library Science Teachers salary questions
Which state pays library science teachers the most?
California, with a median of $125,640 a year (+56% vs. the national median of $80,340). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays library science teachers the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $59,920 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most library science teachers work?
Illinois has the most jobs, about 390, with a median of $80,760.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.