Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $163,740 or more. The middle half of library science teachers, postsecondary in Washington earn between $58,430 and $132,390.
- $58K10th
- $58K25th
- $100KMedian
- $132K75th
- $164K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $108,360 | $9,030 | — |
| Median | $99,720 | $8,310 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,430 | $4,869 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $132,390 | $11,032 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only).
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $108,360, a single filer in Washington takes home about $78,819 a year, or $6,568 a month and $3,032 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $80,987 | $6,749 |
| Working in MD | $80,113 | $6,676 |
| Working in VA | $79,645 | $6,637 |
| Working in DC | $78,819 | $6,568 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for library science teachers, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $108,360 buys what about $99,519 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in nearby metro areas
- Greensboro, NC$75,270
- New York, NY$112,820
- Charlotte, NC$74,770
- Knoxville, TN$88,690
- Boston, MA$83,500
- Atlanta, GA$75,920
Highest-paying cities for library science teachers, postsecondary
Riverside, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($175,360).
- Riverside, CA$175,360
- San Francisco, CA$135,440
- Santa Maria, CA$134,850
- San Diego, CA$132,660
- Los Angeles, CA$122,290
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Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Washington: questions
What is the entry-level library science teachers, postsecondary salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library science teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Washington?
About $78,819 a year ($6,568 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $108,360.
Do library science teachers, postsecondary earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than the U.S. metro average for this job ($100,106).
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; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.3%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.24, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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