Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for educational instruction and library workers, all others 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 $59,060 ≈ $28/hr
National median salary $50,890
Total employment 118,590 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +1.5%
Slower than average
Annual openings 12,500 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 132,000 → 134,000 (+2,000)
Typical entry education Bachelor's degree
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$85,910
- California$75,270
- New Hampshire$74,660
- Colorado$73,080
- Hawaii$67,540
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Georgia$30,260
- Utah$39,140
- West Virginia$39,210
- Nebraska$39,740
- Alabama$40,870
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $85,910 | $83,130 | $41 | +45.5% | 310 |
| 2 | California | $75,270 | $64,100 | $36 | +27.4% | 39,440 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $74,660 | $70,990 | $36 | +26.4% | 580 |
| 4 | Colorado | $73,080 | $64,090 | $35 | +23.7% | 3,570 |
| 5 | Hawaii | $67,540 | $64,450 | $32 | +14.4% | 1,000 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $63,140 | $62,630 | $30 | +6.9% | 960 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $62,880 | $51,910 | $30 | +6.5% | 260 |
| 8 | Washington | $62,730 | $58,500 | $30 | +6.2% | 1,300 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $62,140 | $54,550 | $30 | +5.2% | 750 |
| 10 | New York | $61,540 | $52,000 | $30 | +4.2% | 1,060 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $60,270 | $61,940 | $29 | +2% | 1,080 |
| 12 | Maryland | $60,090 | $59,830 | $29 | +1.7% | 860 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $59,750 | $61,580 | $29 | +1.2% | 4,830 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $59,600 | $54,640 | $29 | +0.9% | 1,480 |
| 15 | South Carolina | $59,320 | $59,210 | $29 | +0.4% | 760 |
| 16 | South Dakota | $59,300 | $63,010 | $29 | +0.4% | 110 |
| 17 | Tennessee | $58,860 | $59,610 | $28 | -0.3% | 3,190 |
| 18 | Alaska | $58,740 | $56,470 | $28 | -0.5% | 90 |
| 19 | Louisiana | $58,190 | $53,790 | $28 | -1.5% | 3,860 |
| 20 | New Mexico | $57,280 | $58,840 | $28 | -3% | 310 |
| 21 | Kansas | $57,010 | $51,690 | $27 | -3.5% | 380 |
| 22 | Oregon | $56,870 | $48,160 | $27 | -3.7% | 4,200 |
| 23 | Virginia | $56,830 | $52,590 | $27 | -3.8% | 2,320 |
| 24 | Arizona | $56,010 | $58,220 | $27 | -5.2% | 650 |
| 25 | Delaware | $55,470 | $56,870 | $27 | -6.1% | 60 |
| 26 | Michigan | $55,470 | $49,300 | $27 | -6.1% | 4,360 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $55,080 | $56,930 | $26 | -6.7% | 130 |
| 28 | Nevada | $54,360 | $49,720 | $26 | -8% | 1,180 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $53,790 | $45,350 | $26 | -8.9% | 2,420 |
| 30 | Montana | $53,110 | $50,710 | $26 | -10.1% | 280 |
| 31 | Ohio | $52,810 | $46,860 | $25 | -10.6% | 1,540 |
| 32 | Florida | $52,630 | $47,030 | $25 | -10.9% | 2,140 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $51,660 | $48,520 | $25 | -12.5% | 390 |
| 34 | Maine | $50,930 | $45,680 | $24 | -13.8% | 230 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $50,280 | $48,380 | $24 | -14.9% | 230 |
| 36 | Illinois | $49,310 | $46,390 | $24 | -16.5% | — |
| 37 | Missouri | $49,270 | $45,790 | $24 | -16.6% | 440 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $48,890 | $46,450 | $24 | -17.2% | 200 |
| 39 | Idaho | $47,690 | $42,520 | $23 | -19.3% | 260 |
| 40 | Vermont | $46,090 | $40,880 | $22 | -22% | 180 |
| 41 | Indiana | $44,880 | $37,600 | $22 | -24% | 320 |
| 42 | Texas | $44,770 | $40,930 | $22 | -24.2% | 9,020 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $44,420 | $39,380 | $21 | -24.8% | 260 |
| 44 | Iowa | $43,410 | $40,620 | $21 | -26.5% | 1,050 |
| 45 | Pennsylvania | $42,860 | $38,760 | $21 | -27.4% | 4,040 |
| 46 | Alabama | $40,870 | $37,630 | $20 | -30.8% | 410 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $39,740 | $42,270 | $19 | -32.7% | 370 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $39,210 | $37,230 | $19 | -33.6% | 390 |
| 49 | Utah | $39,140 | $38,020 | $19 | -33.7% | 2,020 |
| 50 | Georgia | $30,260 | $24,780 | $15 | -48.8% | 12,240 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 311 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $81,770 | $81,430 | 30 |
| 2 | Grand Junction, CO | $81,730 | $77,180 | 40 |
| 3 | Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $81,560 | $68,870 | 50 |
| 4 | Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $80,300 | $80,430 | 80 |
| 5 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $79,270 | $83,520 | 2,710 |
| 6 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $79,050 | $80,820 | 440 |
| 7 | North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $76,480 | $69,770 | 110 |
| 8 | Redding, CA | $75,600 | $85,960 | 140 |
| 9 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $75,420 | $78,120 | 5,740 |
| 10 | Stockton-Lodi, CA | $71,900 | $70,960 | 440 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing educational instruction and library workers, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elementary and Secondary Schools, State Government Owned | $85,950 | $80,380 | 630 |
| 2 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, State Government Owned | $79,970 | $100,430 | 60 |
| 3 | Hospitals, Privately Owned | $74,300 | $85,760 | 80 |
| 4 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $74,300 | $91,740 | 130 |
| 5 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $74,030 | $89,220 | 640 |
| 6 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $74,030 | $89,230 | 640 |
| 7 | Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $71,400 | $73,430 | 120 |
| 8 | Engineering Services | $71,400 | $73,430 | 120 |
| 9 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Privately Owned | $70,960 | $85,160 | 70 |
| 10 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $70,820 | $87,390 | 1,340 |
| 11 | Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $70,820 | $87,390 | 1,340 |
| 12 | Hospitals | $68,590 | $81,180 | 180 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do educational instruction and library workers, all other make in the U.S.?
The median educational instruction and library workers, all other salary in the United States is $50,890 per year (mean $59,060), and about 80% earn between $25,180 and $98,740.
How much do educational instruction and library workers, all other make per hour?
Roughly $28 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $59,060 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays educational instruction and library workers, all other the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for educational instruction and library workers, all other at $85,910 per year (median $83,130).
What is the job outlook for educational instruction and library workers, all other?
Employment is projected to change +1.5% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 12,500 openings per year.