Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary: Who Earns More?
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondarys out-earn Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys by $44K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Library Science Teachers, Postsecondarys land at $80,340 and Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys 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, Postsecondarys is California ($125,640); for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys 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, Postsecondarys or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys?
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondarys earn more nationally. The median is $80,340 for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondarys versus $36,780 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys, a difference of $44K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.
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, Postsecondarys get paid the most?
California is the top-paying state for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondarys 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, Postsecondarys earn $125,640 vs. $46,490 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.