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Librarians

Earnings

Salaries depend on such factors as the location, size, and type of library, the amount of experience the librarian has, and the responsibilities of the position. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, median annual earnings of librarians were $64,370 in May 2023. Salaries ranged from less than $38,690 to more than $101,970. Fifty percent of librarians earned between $50,930 and $80,980. Librarians working in elementary and secondary schools earned $71,800, and those in colleges and universities earned $73,890. Librarians employed in local government earned $62,360.

Most librarians receive a full benefits package, which may include paid vacation time, holiday pay, compensated sick leave, various insurance plans, and retirement savings programs. Librarians who work in a college or university library may receive tuition waivers in order to earn additional degrees in their field.