Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $103,950 +32.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $71,660
90th percentile $172,700
Employed locally 80
National median $78,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,660
    25th
    $80,390
    50th (median)
    $103,950
    75th
    $134,140
    90th
    $172,700

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 92% Median Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 8% 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
    Washington $103,950

    Nearby metros — Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $103,950
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,020
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $96,330
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $82,800
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $82,630
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $78,630

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $49,980
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $99,970
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,580
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,530
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $58,570
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $48,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Seattle, WA is 32.2% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $71,660 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,390.