Jobs Similar to Library Science Teachers
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to library science teachers, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Education Teachers, Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers and Sociology Teachers.
Library Science Teachers: $80,340 median pay · usual preparation: Graduate degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Library Science Teachers) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Education Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 85% | $75,350−6% | Graduate degree |
| 2 | Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 85% | $75,870−6% | Graduate degree |
| 3 | Sociology Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 85% | $84,290+5% | Graduate degree |
| 4 | Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 84% | $78,580−2% | Graduate degree |
| 5 | Social Work Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 83% | $77,570−3% | Graduate degree |
| 6 | Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 83% | $76,590−5% | Graduate degree |
| 7 | Business Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 82% | $99,080+23% | Graduate degree |
| 8 | Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 82% | $85,020+6% | Graduate degree |
| 9 | English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 82% | $78,760−2% | Graduate degree |
| 10 | Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 82% | $96,980+21% | Graduate degree |
| 11 | Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 82% | $80,3400% | Graduate degree |
| 12 | Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 82% | $80,2600% | Graduate degree |
| 13 | Political Science Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 81% | $98,070+22% | Graduate degree |
| 14 | Law Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 81% | $128,500+60% | Graduate degree |
| 15 | Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 81% | $79,9400% | Graduate degree |
| 16 | Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | 81% | $74,260−8% | Bachelor's degree |
| 17 | Economics Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 81% | $123,920+54% | Graduate degree |
| 18 | Training and Development Specialists | 81% | $69,280−14% | Bachelor's degree |
| 19 | History Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 80% | $83,820+4% | Graduate degree |
| 20 | Geography Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 80% | $97,590+21% | Graduate degree |
- 1Education Teachers, Postsecondary
85% similar · $75,350 (−6%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 2Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
85% similar · $75,870 (−6%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 3Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
85% similar · $84,290 (+5%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 4Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
84% similar · $78,580 (−2%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 5Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
83% similar · $77,570 (−3%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 6Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
83% similar · $76,590 (−5%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 7Business Teachers, Postsecondary
82% similar · $99,080 (+23%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 8Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
82% similar · $85,020 (+6%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 9English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
82% similar · $78,760 (−2%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 10Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
82% similar · $96,980 (+21%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 11Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
82% similar · $80,340 (0%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 12Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
82% similar · $80,260 (0%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 13Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
81% similar · $98,070 (+22%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 14Law Teachers, Postsecondary
81% similar · $128,500 (+60%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 15Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
81% similar · $79,940 (0%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 16Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
81% similar · $74,260 (−8%) · Bachelor's degree
- 17Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
81% similar · $123,920 (+54%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 18Training and Development Specialists
81% similar · $69,280 (−14%) · Bachelor's degree
- 19History Teachers, Postsecondary
80% similar · $83,820 (+4%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 20Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
80% similar · $97,590 (+21%) · Graduate degree · Same group
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
Similar jobs that pay more
Only careers that usually need no more preparation than library science teachers.
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary81% similar · $128,500 (+60%)
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary81% similar · $123,920 (+54%)
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary82% similar · $99,080 (+23%)
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary81% similar · $98,070 (+22%)
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary82% similar · $96,980 (+21%)
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary80% similar · $97,590 (+21%)
Similar jobs that need less preparation
Thinking of a career change?
Similar is not the same as a good next step. Our career-change list for library science teachers also weighs pay drops and extra schooling, and puts jobs outside the field first.
Jobs that can lead here
Careers where library science teachers is one of the best career-change matches (match score in brackets).
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (83)
- Archivists (81)
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (80)
- Instructional Coordinators (79)
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (76)
- Training and Development Specialists (76)
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors (75)
- Marriage and Family Therapists (75)
- Neuropsychologists (75)
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors (74)
Questions about jobs like library science teachers
What jobs are most similar to library science teachers?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Education Teachers (85% similar), Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers (85% similar), Sociology Teachers (85% similar), Communications Teachers (84% similar) and Social Work Teachers (83% similar).
Which jobs like library science teachers pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Law Teachers ($128,500, +60%; usually a graduate degree), Economics Teachers ($123,920, +54%; usually a graduate degree) and Business Teachers ($99,080, +23%; usually a graduate degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with library science teachers ($80,340). Without more preparation than library science teachers usually need: Law Teachers, Economics Teachers and Business Teachers.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.