What are the main factors that influence a Librarian's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Librarian's salary?

A Librarian's salary grows with experience: a Librarian (2-4 years)earns $69,536, a Senior Librarian (4-7 years)earns $87,237, a Library Services Supervisor (7+ years)earns $89,709, a Library Services Manager (7+ years)earns $104,054, a Chief Librarian (7+ years)earns $118,657,

What are the highest paying states for a Librarian?

Librarian salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Librarian roles are District of Columbia $76,025, California $75,736, Massachusetts $74,727. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Librarian roles make?

Salaries for Librarian level roles vary by specialization: Head Librarian: $117,200; Chief Librarian: $117,169; Librarian II: $86,200; Senior Librarian: $86,143; Academic Librarian: $72,983.

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Librarian Salary in Delaware

How much does a Librarian make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Librarian in Delaware is $69,536 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, a Librarian's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,338
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,486 to $76,761
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,157

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Librarian Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,761	$6,397	$1,476	$37
Average	$69,536	$5,795	$1,337	$33
25th Percentile	$61,486	$5,124	$1,182	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Librarian Salaries

A Librarian's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Librarian Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Librarian's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Librarian (2-4 years): $69,536
Senior Librarian (4-7 years): $87,237
Library Services Supervisor (7+ years): $89,709
Library Services Manager (7+ years): $104,054
Chief Librarian (7+ years): $118,657

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Librarian	2-4 years	$69,536
Senior Librarian	4-7 years	$87,237
Library Services Supervisor	7+ years	$89,709
Library Services Manager	7+ years	$104,054
Chief Librarian	7+ years	$118,657

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How Do Librarian Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Librarians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $76,025.
California: $75,736.
Massachusetts: $74,727.

District of Columbia $76,025 California $75,736 Massachusetts $74,727 Washington $74,452 New Jersey $74,425 Alaska $74,329 Connecticut $73,381 New York $72,997

Hawaii $71,768 Rhode Island $71,191 Maryland $70,799 Minnesota $70,264 Colorado $70,058 Illinois $69,989 Oregon $69,728 Delaware $69,536

New Hampshire $69,415 Virginia $69,145 Pennsylvania $68,355 Nevada $67,957 North Dakota $67,826 Michigan $67,620 Wisconsin $67,545 Vermont $67,394

Texas $66,975 Maine $66,947 Arizona $66,906 Ohio $66,858 Georgia $66,226 Indiana $65,911 Wyoming $65,849 Utah $65,753

Iowa $65,711 Kansas $65,382 Louisiana $65,286 North Carolina $65,251 Missouri $65,238 Florida $64,970 Montana $64,826 Nebraska $64,688

Kentucky $64,613 South Carolina $64,338 Tennessee $64,167 Idaho $64,098 New Mexico $63,597 Oklahoma $63,487 Alabama $63,082 South Dakota $62,402

Arkansas $62,031 West Virginia $61,832 Mississippi $61,235

Top Paying Cities for Librarians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $71,967
Little Creek: $71,301
Magnolia: $71,596

Lincoln, DE $71,967 Little Creek, DE $71,301 Magnolia, DE $71,596 Milford, DE $71,967 Marydel, DE $71,033 Millsboro, DE $71,967 Millville, DE $72,447 Milton, DE $71,967

Nassau, DE $71,967 Ocean View, DE $72,447 Rehoboth Beach, DE $72,447 Seaford, DE $71,211 Selbyville, DE $72,447 Smyrna, DE $70,951 Viola, DE $71,596 Woodside, DE $71,390

Bear, DE $70,429 Newark, DE $70,456 Claymont, DE $70,511 Delaware City, DE $70,456 Hockessin, DE $70,511 Kirkwood, DE $70,456 Middletown, DE $70,806 Montchanin, DE $70,511

New Castle, DE $70,511 Odessa, DE $70,902 Port Penn, DE $70,264 Rockland, DE $70,511 Saint Georges, DE $70,456 Townsend, DE $70,799 Winterthur, DE $70,511 Lewes, DE $71,967

Wilmington, DE $70,511 Dover, DE $71,266 Dover Afb, DE $71,431 Bethany Beach, DE $72,447 Bethel, DE $71,211 Bridgeville, DE $71,967 Camden Wyoming, DE $71,342 Cheswold, DE $71,102

Clayton, DE $70,923 Dagsboro, DE $72,447 Delmar, DE $71,211 Ellendale, DE $71,967 Felton, DE $71,967 Fenwick Island, DE $72,447 Frankford, DE $72,447 Frederica, DE $71,967

Georgetown, DE $71,967 Greenwood, DE $71,967 Harbeson, DE $71,967 Harrington, DE $71,967 Hartly, DE $70,889 Houston, DE $71,967 Kenton, DE $70,923 Laurel, DE $71,211

Yorklyn, DE $70,511

Librarian Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Librarian's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$61,486

Average $69,536/year

$76,761

$5,124

Average $5,795/month

$6,397

$1,182

Average $1,337/week

$1,476

$30

Average $33/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,761	$6,397	$1,476	$37
Average	$69,536	$5,795	$1,337	$33
25th Percentile	$61,486	$5,124	$1,182	$30

Librarian Salary Growth & Career Path

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Senior Librarian

Medical Library Services Manager

Law Librarian III

Technical Librarian III

Library Services Manager

Technical Librarian IV

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Librarian, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Librarian Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Senior Librarian	$87,237	25%
Medical Library Services Manager	$95,685	38%
Law Librarian III	$87,237	25%
Technical Librarian III	$96,354	39%

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