How much does a Librarian make?
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$56,182
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Librarian is $56,182 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $52,307 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,875 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Librarian | $56,182 /yr |
| Librarian Supervisor | $50,065 /yr |
| Adjunct Librarian | $56,470 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Librarian in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Librarian in United States. Employers include DC Public Library, City of San José and Sno-Isle Libraries.
Top Paying Companies
For Librarian in United States
| 1 | DC Public Library | $73,003 | |
| 2 | City of San José | $70,734 | |
| 3 | Sno-Isle Libraries | $69,508 | |
| 4 | City of Arlington, TX | $68,245 | |
| 5 | San Francisco Public Library | $67,929 | |
| 6 | VI DOE | $67,070 | |
| 7 | Zimmerman Associates | $64,218 | |
| 8 | Las Vegas-Clark County Library District | $63,297 | |
| 9 | King County Library System | $62,698 | |
| 10 | New York City Department of Education | $62,116 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Librarian in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Librarian in United States are Personal Consumer Services with a median total pay of $57,103, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $56,885, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $56,493, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $54,304, and Education with a median total pay of $51,766.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$56,885
6% Higher than other industries
- Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$54,304
2% Higher than other industries
Personal Consumer Services
The top paying company in Personal Consumer Services for Librarian is Anythink Libary District.
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What is the pay outlook for Research & Science?
Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.
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Librarian pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Librarian is $52,307 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Librarian salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 4928 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Librarian employees.
The highest salary for a Librarian in United States is $81,376 per year.
The lowest salary for a Librarian in United States is $33,622 per year.
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