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Education and library careers

Every education and library role with a TryHired career hub: what the job is, what it pays, and how to get hired.

Updated Nov 2, 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · O*NET 31.0
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TryHired covers 15 education and library occupations. The highest median pay among them is Chemistry Teacher ($93,250, BLS May 2025).

Roles

15 education and library roles

Librarian$68,270 medianSubstitute Teacher$41,670 medianElementary School Teacher$63,970 medianHigh School Teacher$72,040 medianPreschool Teacher$38,140 medianSpecial Education Teacher$74,260 medianKindergarten Teacher$62,680 medianTutor$43,350 medianESL Teacher$61,540 medianInstructional Designer$77,440 medianMiddle School Teacher$64,370 medianArchivist$64,550 medianCurator$63,420 medianHistory Teacher$83,820 medianChemistry Teacher$93,250 median
Where these careers work

Industries employing this field

Data Share of all jobs in education occupations (SOC 25-0000) by industry, 2025, BLS Employment Matrix.

  1. Educational services; state, local, and private84.7% of jobs in this field · +1.5% projected change here 2025–35
  2. Social assistance6.4% of jobs in this field · +3.3% projected change here 2025–35
  3. Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations2.3% of jobs in this field · +2.4% projected change here 2025–35
  4. Government, excluding state and local education and hospitals2.1% of jobs in this field · -0.2% projected change here 2025–35
  5. Administrative and support services1.2% of jobs in this field · -1.8% projected change here 2025–35
  6. Museums, historical sites, and similar institutions0.3% of jobs in this field · +8.2% projected change here 2025–35
  7. Amusement, gambling, and recreation industries0.3% of jobs in this field · +8.2% projected change here 2025–35
  8. Hospitals; state, local, and private0.2% of jobs in this field · +14.3% projected change here 2025–35

Industry career maps: Careers in healthcare · Careers in education · Careers in government

Sources: BLS 2025–35 National Employment Matrix (share of the occupation's jobs, projected change) and BLS OEWS May 2025 industry estimates (mean wage). Different industry estimates are not a pay forecast for any person.