Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary: Who Earns More?
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary out-earn Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary by $44K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary land at $80,340 and Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary at $36,780. The education gap is real: library science teachers, postsecondary programs typically require bachelor's degree, while teaching assistants, except postsecondary programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary is California ($125,640); for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary it's Washington ($49,120).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary earn more nationally. The median is $80,340 for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary versus $36,780 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary, a difference of $44K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary has the better 10-year outlook at 3% projected growth, compared to -1.5% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary typically requires bachelor's degree. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary get paid the most?
California is the top-paying state for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary at $125,640/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In California, Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary earn $125,640 vs. $46,490 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.