Librarian salary in United States

The average salary for a Librarian is $66,240 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 1.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 6, 2026.

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Librarian salaries typically range between a low of $40,282 and a high of $108,925 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Librarian include San Francisco, CA at $116,913 per year, Los Angeles, CA at $101,581 per year, and Washington, DC at $91,488 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Librarian include City Of Santa Clara ($309,987 per year) and University of North Texas Health Science Center ($300,540 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Librarian salary compares to related positions:

• Assistant Librarian: Average $19.25 per hour
• Senior Librarian: Average $74,284 per year