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Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in California
- Riverside$175,360
- San Francisco$135,440
- Santa Maria$134,850
- San Diego$132,660
- Los Angeles$122,290
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | $175,360 | $156,310 | $151,720 | $118,908 | 106 |
| San Francisco | $135,440 | $129,120 | $105,280 | $95,335 | 116 |
| Santa Maria | $134,850 | $113,290 | $95,940 | $94,987 | 109 |
| San Diego | $132,660 | $129,150 | $99,270 | $93,694 | 112 |
| Los Angeles | $122,290 | $109,250 | $80,640 | $87,570 | 114 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state
More about pay in California
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1082.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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