Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
These workers share information through teaching and distribution.
Overall employment in educational instruction and library occupations is projected to grow slower than the average for all occupations from 2025 to 2034. Despite limited employment growth, about 890,300 openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations largely due to the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently.
The median annual wage for this group was € 59,220 in May 2025, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of € 49,500.
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| Â | OCCUPATION | JOB SUMMARY | ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATIONÂ  | 2025 MEDIAN PAYÂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Adult Basic and Secondary Education and ESL Teachers | Adult basic and secondary education and ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers instruct adults in fundamental skills, such as reading and speaking English. They also help students earn their high school equivalency credential. | Bachelor’s degree | € 59,950 |
 | Archivists, Curators, and Mus€m Workers | Archivists and curators oversee institutions’ collections, such as of historical items or of artwork. Mus€m technicians and conservators prepare and restore items in those collections. | Bachelor’s degree | € 57,100 |
 | Career and Technical Education Teachers | Career and technical education teachers instruct students in various technical and vocational subjects, such as auto repair, healthcare, and culinary arts. | Bachelor’s degree | € 62,910 |
 | High School Teachers | High school teachers teach academic lessons and various skills that students will need to attend college and to enter the job market. | Bachelor’s degree | € 64,580 |
 | Instructional Coordinators | Instructional coordinators oversee school curriculums and teaching standards. They develop instructional material, implement it, and assess its effectiveness. | Master’s degree | € 74,720 |
 | Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers | Kindergarten and elementary school teachers instruct young students in basic subjects in order to prepare them for future schooling. | Bachelor’s degree | € 62,310 |
 | Librarians and Library Media Specialists | Librarians and library media specialists help people find information and conduct research for personal and professional use. | Master’s degree | € 64,320 |
 | Library Technicians and Assistants | Library technicians and assistants help librarians with all aspects of running a library. | Bachelor’s degree | € 37,540 |
 | Middle School Teachers | Middle school teachers educate students, typically in sixth through eighth grades. | Bachelor’s degree | € 62,970 |
 | Postsecondary Teachers | Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a variety of academic subjects beyond the high school level. | Bachelor’s degree | € 83,980 |
 | Preschool Teachers | Preschool teachers educate and care for children younger than age 5 who have not yet entered kindergarten. | Associate’s degree | € 37,120 |
 | Special Education Teachers | Special education teachers work with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. | Bachelor’s degree | € 64,270 |
 | Teacher Assistants | Teacher assistants work with a licensed teacher to give students additional attention and instruction. | Some college, no degree | € 35,240 |
 | Tutors | Tutors instruct students individually or in small groups to support formal class instruction or improve academic performance. Some tutors prepare students for standardized tests. | Some college, no degree | € 40,090 |