EN

Occupation · SOC 25-1082

Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary

There are 3,630 jobs in the U.S. Median pay is $80,340 a year. The most jobs are in Chicago–Naperville–Elgin, IL–IN.

Education & LibraryTypical education: Doctoral or professional degree
3,630
Jobs in the U.S.
People employed, May 2025
$80,340
Median pay a year
Middle half: $64,080–$100,910
300
Annual openings
10-year change: +2.7%
25
LCA filings, last 4 quarters

Metro areas with the highest employment

10 of 19 metro areas with BLS data for this occupation. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

Metro areaEmploymentMedian payLCA filings
Chicago–Naperville–Elgin, IL–INMedian pay $78,060 · LCA filings 0220$78,0600
New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJMedian pay $101,920 · LCA filings 2170$101,9202
Washington–Arlington–Alexandria, DC–VA–MD–WVMedian pay $99,720 · LCA filings 190$99,7201
Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue, WAMedian pay $126,820 · LCA filings 080$126,8200
Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CAMedian pay $109,250 · LCA filings 070$109,2500
Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell, GAMedian pay $62,450 · LCA filings 160$62,4501
Greensboro–High Point, NCMedian pay $78,200 · LCA filings 160$78,2001
Knoxville, TNMedian pay $76,940 · LCA filings 160$76,9401
Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro, OR–WAMedian pay $96,330 · LCA filings 060$96,3300
Birmingham, ALMedian pay $78,170 · LCA filings 050$78,1700

Metro areas with the highest median pay

Median pay for this occupation in each metro area, May 2025.

Metro areaMedian payEmploymentLCA filings
Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario, CAEmployment 40 · LCA filings 0$156,310400
San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad, CAEmployment 30 · LCA filings 0$129,150300
San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont, CAEmployment 50 · LCA filings 0$129,120500
Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue, WAEmployment 80 · LCA filings 0$126,820800
Santa Maria–Santa Barbara, CAEmployment 40 · LCA filings 0$113,290400

Metro areas with the most LCA filings

Labor Condition Applications filed by employers with the U.S. Department of Labor, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. They’re used in the H-1B process and show filing history, not hires or current job openings.

Metro areaLCA filingsEmployers with LCA filingsEmployment
New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJEmployers with LCA filings 2 · Employment 17022170
Washington–Arlington–Alexandria, DC–VA–MD–WVEmployers with LCA filings 1 · Employment 901190
Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell, GAEmployers with LCA filings 1 · Employment 601160
Greensboro–High Point, NCEmployers with LCA filings 1 · Employment 601160
Knoxville, TNEmployers with LCA filings 1 · Employment 601160

Prevailing wage levels (H-1B and PERM)

The minimum yearly wage by level. Level I is entry level and Level IV is fully competent; an H-1B employer must pay at least the level that fits the job.

Metro areaLevel ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
Chicago–Naperville–Elgin, IL–INLevel II $68,380 · Level III $79,790 · Level IV $91,200$56,970$68,380$79,790$91,200
New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJLevel II $90,280 · Level III $112,590 · Level IV $134,900$67,970$90,280$112,590$134,900
Washington–Arlington–Alexandria, DC–VA–MD–WVLevel II $83,037 · Level III $108,113 · Level IV $133,190$57,960$83,037$108,113$133,190
Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue, WALevel II $104,677 · Level III $122,093 · Level IV $139,510$87,260$104,677$122,093$139,510
Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CALevel II $95,893 · Level III $122,027 · Level IV $148,160$69,760$95,893$122,027$148,160
Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell, GALevel II $67,923 · Level III $75,847 · Level IV $83,770$60,000$67,923$75,847$83,770
Greensboro–High Point, NCLevel II $63,390 · Level III $75,150 · Level IV $86,910$51,630$63,390$75,150$86,910
Knoxville, TNLevel II $77,877 · Level III $88,583 · Level IV $99,290$67,170$77,877$88,583$99,290
Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro, OR–WALevel II $81,653 · Level III $94,117 · Level IV $106,580$69,190$81,653$94,117$106,580
Birmingham, ALLevel II $70,280 · Level III $80,460 · Level IV $90,640$60,100$70,280$80,460$90,640

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027.

Related majors

Majors most closely related to this occupation. International graduates: 2024–25 academic year.

MajorInternational graduatesSTEM OPT
Library Science and AdministrationCIP 25.01 · Usually needs more educationOPT · up to 12 months111OPT · up to 12 months

See Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary in every metro area

All 19 metro areas, pay in each, related majors, schools in each job market, and employers with LCA filing history.

Employers with LCA filings for this occupation

See every metro area →

Find jobs on Where They Hire

U.S. jobsJobs abroadCompanies

Related occupations · Education & Library

Teaching Assistants, except PostsecondaryElementary School Teachers, except Special EducationPreschool Teachers, except Special EducationSubstitute Teachers, Short-TermSecondary School Teachers, except Special and Career/Technical EducationSelf-Enrichment TeachersMiddle School Teachers, except Special and Career/Technical EducationTutors

Sources: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · IPEDS 2024–25. Prevailing wages: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027. Methodology