Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $90,610 +15.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $66,210
90th percentile $200,300
Employed locally 110
National median $78,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,210
    25th
    $78,650
    50th (median)
    $90,610
    75th
    $131,710
    90th
    $200,300

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 97% Median Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 3% 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
    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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $79,740

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $45,420
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $100,580
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $56,210
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,970
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $47,770
    Tutors $42,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Los Angeles, CA is 15.2% above 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $66,210 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,650.