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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 210 | $81,870 | N/A | |
| Alaska | 40 | $76,080 | N/A | |
| Arizona | 70 | $79,440 | N/A | |
| Arkansas | 40 | $59,070 | N/A | |
| California | 290 | $147,390 | N/A | |
| Florida | 90 | $83,050 | N/A | |
| Georgia | 150 | $63,730 | N/A | |
| Illinois | 350 | $81,240 | N/A | |
| Indiana | 50 | $99,980 | N/A | |
| Kansas | $76,600 | N/A | ||
| Kentucky | 90 | $66,750 | N/A | |
| Louisiana | 40 | $83,520 | N/A | |
| Maryland | 70 | $88,690 | N/A | |
| Massachusetts | 180 | $69,660 | N/A | |
| Michigan | 120 | $75,290 | N/A | |
| Minnesota | 130 | $74,790 | N/A | |
| Mississippi | 70 | $59,180 | N/A | |
| Missouri | 160 | $74,560 | N/A | |
| Nebraska | 50 | $75,100 | N/A | |
| New Jersey | 100 | $89,870 | N/A | |
| North Carolina | 350 | $71,650 | N/A | |
| Ohio | 170 | $67,690 | N/A | |
| Oklahoma | 40 | $56,690 | N/A | |
| Oregon | 40 | $96,200 | N/A | |
| Pennsylvania | 250 | $78,730 | N/A | |
| Rhode Island | 30 | $98,100 | N/A | |
| South Carolina | 60 | $101,720 | N/A | |
| Tennessee | 160 | $68,360 | N/A | |
| Texas | 270 | $62,630 | N/A | |
| Utah | 50 | $76,750 | N/A |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that focuses on the knowledge and skills required to develop, organize, store, retrieve, administer, and facilitate the use of local, remote, and networked collections of information in print, audiovisual, and electronic formats and that prepares individuals for professional service as librarians and information consultants.
A program that prepares individuals to provide library and information services and programming for children and young adults. Includes instruction in information needs of children and young adults, resources and services for children and young adults, literature for youth, storytelling, multi-ethnic materials, library management, and information technology for librarians.
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$80,850 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Doctoral or professional degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as library science teachers, postsecondary.
- Less than high school 1%
- High school graduate 1%
- College dropout 2%
- Associate’s degree 2%
- Bachelor’s degree 15%
- Master’s degree 32%
- Doctorate degree 47%
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