Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary Salary in Texas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Texas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$76,940
per year
Hourly Rate
$36.99
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $80,340
State Rank
#17 of 28
180 employed here

How much does a Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary make in Texas?

A Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary working in Texas earns a median salary of $76,940 per year, or about $36.99 per hour. That is 4% below the national median of $80,340 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $61,090 while the top 10% make $100,630 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $62,210 and $88,800 a year.

Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$61,090$29.37
25th percentile (early career)$62,210$29.91
50th percentile (median)$76,940$36.99
75th percentile (experienced)$88,800$42.69
90th percentile (top earners)$100,630$48.38

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 17th out of 28 states and territories for Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$125,640
2Maryland$123,170
3Washington$104,540
4Pennsylvania$86,250
5New Jersey$85,130

Working as a Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary in Texas

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 Texas pay ($76,940) 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 Texas?
The median Library Science Teacher, Postsecondary salary in Texas is $76,940 per year, or about $36.99 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $61,090 at the entry level to $100,630 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary about 4% less than the national median of $80,340. Texas ranks 17th out of 28 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $76,940 a year. About 180 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary are employed in Texas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.