Educational Instruction and Library Occupations Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for educational instruction and library occupationss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $67,540 ≈ $32/hr
National median salary $60,570
Total employment 9,100,570 nationwide
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$90,400
- Massachusetts$82,290
- California$81,870
- New York$80,940
- Connecticut$77,450
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- South Dakota$49,360
- Oklahoma$51,490
- Mississippi$52,940
- Kansas$53,370
- Alabama$54,920
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $90,400 | $79,890 | $43 | +33.8% | 32,790 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $82,290 | $77,550 | $40 | +21.8% | 253,260 |
| 3 | California | $81,870 | $69,190 | $39 | +21.2% | 1,087,510 |
| 4 | New York | $80,940 | $68,310 | $39 | +19.8% | 699,000 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $77,450 | $66,480 | $37 | +14.7% | 127,080 |
| 6 | Washington | $77,380 | $66,420 | $37 | +14.6% | 199,230 |
| 7 | Maryland | $77,240 | $66,230 | $37 | +14.4% | 173,070 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $73,130 | $65,500 | $35 | +8.3% | 35,180 |
| 9 | Colorado | $71,910 | $62,170 | $35 | +6.5% | 155,440 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $71,670 | $65,270 | $34 | +6.1% | 298,920 |
| 11 | Alaska | $70,030 | $75,080 | $34 | +3.7% | 19,680 |
| 12 | Oregon | $69,480 | $61,090 | $33 | +2.9% | 117,950 |
| 13 | Vermont | $68,560 | $61,620 | $33 | +1.5% | 25,460 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $68,520 | $61,820 | $33 | +1.5% | 368,330 |
| 15 | Virginia | $67,550 | $61,100 | $32 | +0% | 252,970 |
| 16 | Illinois | $67,350 | $60,400 | $32 | -0.3% | 384,470 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $66,750 | $59,510 | $32 | -1.2% | 40,950 |
| 18 | Delaware | $66,650 | $61,670 | $32 | -1.3% | 28,470 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $66,150 | $63,130 | $32 | -2.1% | 53,330 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $65,490 | $59,500 | $31 | -3% | 169,460 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $65,190 | $60,490 | $31 | -3.5% | 40,450 |
| 22 | Ohio | $64,570 | $61,110 | $31 | -4.4% | 322,700 |
| 23 | Utah | $64,460 | $57,930 | $31 | -4.6% | 99,640 |
| 24 | Michigan | $63,730 | $59,230 | $31 | -5.6% | 235,710 |
| 25 | Maine | $62,820 | $57,910 | $30 | -7% | 40,910 |
| 26 | Georgia | $61,890 | $61,090 | $30 | -8.4% | 279,870 |
| 27 | Texas | $61,780 | $61,750 | $30 | -8.5% | 829,200 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $61,140 | $60,190 | $29 | -9.5% | 61,960 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $61,110 | $58,370 | $29 | -9.5% | 163,180 |
| 30 | Arizona | $60,370 | $50,960 | $29 | -10.6% | 151,520 |
| 31 | Indiana | $59,860 | $52,130 | $29 | -11.4% | 161,970 |
| 32 | Missouri | $59,290 | $49,270 | $29 | -12.2% | 168,480 |
| 33 | Nevada | $59,100 | $55,080 | $28 | -12.5% | 58,940 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $59,030 | $55,140 | $28 | -12.6% | 25,050 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $58,930 | $56,970 | $28 | -12.7% | 108,840 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $58,770 | $59,420 | $28 | -13% | 121,120 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $58,590 | $58,870 | $28 | -13.3% | 155,180 |
| 38 | Idaho | $58,130 | $53,500 | $28 | -13.9% | 44,110 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $57,330 | $52,700 | $28 | -15.1% | 108,650 |
| 40 | Montana | $56,650 | $48,490 | $27 | -16.1% | 28,710 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $56,620 | $49,410 | $27 | -16.2% | 277,370 |
| 42 | Florida | $56,600 | $53,290 | $27 | -16.2% | 448,670 |
| 43 | Iowa | $56,290 | $48,610 | $27 | -16.7% | 108,570 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $55,740 | $51,680 | $27 | -17.5% | 74,270 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $55,340 | $52,400 | $27 | -18.1% | 20,230 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $55,210 | $52,820 | $27 | -18.3% | 42,210 |
| 47 | Alabama | $54,920 | $56,690 | $26 | -18.7% | 113,630 |
| 48 | Kansas | $53,370 | $49,250 | $26 | -21% | 89,420 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $52,940 | $49,290 | $25 | -21.6% | 69,600 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $51,490 | $47,870 | $25 | -23.8% | 101,590 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $49,360 | $48,850 | $24 | -26.9% | 26,300 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 521 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $81,720 | $93,930 | 58,250 |
| 2 | State College, PA | $79,360 | $83,390 | 10,010 |
| 3 | Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $79,220 | $85,240 | 9,130 |
| 4 | Salinas, CA | $78,840 | $87,360 | 14,160 |
| 5 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $78,500 | $85,360 | 180,160 |
| 6 | Boulder, CO | $78,500 | $77,390 | 12,090 |
| 7 | Anchorage, AK | $78,400 | $70,870 | 8,550 |
| 8 | Ithaca, NY | $77,820 | $97,720 | 7,650 |
| 9 | New Haven, CT | $77,390 | $89,020 | 26,740 |
| 10 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $76,910 | $75,380 | 2,660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do educational instruction and library occupations make in the U.S.?
The median educational instruction and library occupations salary in the United States is $60,570 per year (mean $67,540), and about 80% earn between $32,990 and $105,240.
How much do educational instruction and library occupations make per hour?
Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $67,540 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays educational instruction and library occupations the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for educational instruction and library occupations at $90,400 per year (median $79,890).