How much does a Librarian earn in United States?

The estimated salary for Librarian in United States ranges from USD 62,400 to USD 70,652 USD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 5,558 job listings

Salary Guide

Librarian Salary in United States

Based on 5,558 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$62,400 - $70,652

Median salary

$62,400 - $70,652

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$40K

25th percentile$50K

Median$62K

75th percentile$71K

90th percentile$81K

50% of professionals earn between $50,332 - $70,652 USD

The median salary is $62,400

Top cities

New York218 job openings

Washington99 job openings

Boston49 job openings

Chicago47 job openings

Houston42 job openings

New Haven29 job openings

San Francisco28 job openings

Austin23 job openings

Baltimore23 job openings

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Librarian

5,558 job openings

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The average salary for a Librarian in United States is USD 62,400 - USD 70,652 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 66,526 per year, based on 5,558 active job listings.

The cities with the most Librarian job opportunities in United States are New York, Washington, Boston, Chicago, Houston. New York leads with 218 job openings.

Explore 5,558 Librarian job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.