Salaries depend on such factors as the location, size, and type of library, the amount of experience the medical librarian has, and the responsibilities of the position. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, median annual earnings of all librarians in May 2023 were $64,370. Salaries ranged from less than $38,960 to more than $101,970. ZipRecruiter reports that the median salary for a typical medical librarian with an MLS degree was $77,408 in 2025. Most salaries ranged from $64,500 to $90,000. Chief medical librarians with an MLS often earned larger salaries.
Most medical librarians receive a full benefits package, which may include paid vacation time, holiday pay, compensated sick leave, various insurance plans, and retirement savings programs. Those who work in a college or university library may receive tuition waivers in order to earn advanced degrees in health or information sciences.
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