Law Librarians Job Description, Duties & Salary

Earnings

Factors affecting earnings in this field include the amount of experience the law librarian has, the responsibilities of his or her position, the size and type of law library in which he or she is employed, and geographic location. Law librarians employed in larger cities tend to make more than their counterparts in smaller metropolitan areas. In May 2023, librarians working in legal services earned mean annual salaries of $90,840, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Overall annual earnings for librarians ranged from less than $38,690 to $101,970 or more. Librarians who worked for federal, state, and local government agencies earned average salaries of $102,320

In 2024, PayScale.com reported that law librarians earned average annual salaries of $67,820. Salaries ranged from less than $48,000 to $105,000 or more.

Most law librarians receive paid vacation time, holiday pay, sick days, health insurance, and the opportunity to participate in retirement savings plans. Law librarians who work in a college or university law library may receive tuition discounts or waivers for themselves and their family members.

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