Average salary, compensation, and wages for Librarians in the United StatesSalaries of librarians vary according to the individual�s qualifications and the type, size, and location of the library. Librarians with primarily administrative duties often have greater earnings. Median annual earnings of librarians in 2002 were $43,090. The middle 50 percent earned between $33,560 and $54,250. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $24,510, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $66,590. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of librarians in 2002 were as follows:
The average annual salary for all librarians in the Federal Government in nonsupervisory, supervisory, and managerial positions was $70,238 in 2003. Nearly one in three librarians is a member of a union or is covered under a union contract. More information on Librarians from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Librarians occupation Number of Librarians in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Librarians Working conditions for Librarians Significant points for Librarians Training requirements for Librarians Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |