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Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$125,640
Median Annual Salary
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+5.8% vs 2024
$134,640
Mean Salary
$125,640
Median Salary
$60.40
Hourly Rate
310 people work as Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California earn a median salary of $125,640 per year ($10,470/month).
This is 55.4% above the national average of $80,837.
California ranks #1 out of 28 states for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay.
Approximately 310 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 5.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in library science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Top Skills
Instructing
4.25
Reading Comprehension
4.12
Speaking
4.12
Active Listening
4.0
Writing
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
4.66
Education and Training
4.54
Computers and Electronics
4.15
Customer and Personal Service
3.88
Communications and Media
3.6
Typical Education: Doctoral Degree
(65.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California
Salaries for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California range from $72,770 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $222,470 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $98,980 and $155,330.
How much do Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary make in California?
The median annual salary for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California is $125,640 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $134,640.
What is the salary range for a Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
Salaries for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California range from $72,770 at the 10th percentile to $222,470 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $98,980 and $155,330.
What is the starting salary for a Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
Entry-level Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary positions in California typically start around $72,770 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $98,980 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 310 people are employed as Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California is approximately $60.40 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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