Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $106,280 +35.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $79,700
90th percentile $194,250
Employed locally 30
National median $78,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,700
    25th
    $90,020
    50th (median)
    $106,280
    75th
    $164,750
    90th
    $194,250

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 104% Median Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 4% above 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $103,950
    Washington $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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $90,610
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $79,740

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $78,430
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $43,010
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $55,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,740
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $46,520
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Diego, CA is 35.2% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $79,700 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,020.