Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $59,930 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $54,510
90th percentile $101,530
Employed locally 70
National median $78,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,510
    25th
    $59,920
    50th (median)
    $59,930
    75th
    $76,330
    90th
    $101,530

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 69% Median Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $145,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,440
    California $118,760
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $108,720
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $106,280
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $103,950

    Nearby metros — Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Michigan $79,830
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $77,390

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,190
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,770
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,070
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,080
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,390
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $59,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Atlanta, GA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Atlanta, GA is 23.8% below the national median of $78,630. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $54,510 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,920.