California Median
$125,640
per year
Hourly Rate
$60.40
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+56% vs US median
US median $80,340
State Rank
#1 of 28
310 employed here
How much does a Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary make in California?
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California take home a median of $125,640 annually — roughly $60.40 an hour — which runs 56% above the national median of $80,340.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $72,770 while the top 10% make $222,470 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $98,980 and $155,330 a year.
Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $72,770 | $34.99 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $98,980 | $47.59 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $125,640 | $60.40 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $155,330 | $74.68 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $222,470 | $106.96 |
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How California compares
California ranks 1st out of 28 states and territories for Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary salary in other states
Maryland $123,170Washington $104,540Pennsylvania $86,250New Jersey $85,130Iowa $83,950Minnesota $83,710Michigan $83,370Indiana $83,330Virginia $82,880Ohio $82,610Oregon $81,890Massachusetts $80,850Illinois $80,760North Carolina $79,460Tennessee $76,940Texas $76,940Alabama $76,340New York $76,060Florida $75,500Missouri $74,800Georgia $72,510Nebraska $66,190Kansas $66,100Oklahoma $65,620South Carolina $65,310Kentucky $63,660Mississippi $59,920
Working as a Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary in California
Nationally, about 4,000 people work as Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($125,640) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary make in California?
The median Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary salary in California is $125,640 per year, or about $60.40 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $72,770 at the entry level to $222,470 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary about 56% more than the national median of $80,340. California ranks 1st out of 28 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $125,640 a year. About 310 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.