As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Librarian in the United States is $85,662. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $75,531 to a high of $96,737, with most professionals earning between $80,359 and $91,459.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $91,459 | $7,622 | $1,759 | $44 |
| Average | $85,662 | $7,139 | $1,647 | $41 |
| 25th Percentile | $80,359 | $6,697 | $1,545 | $39 |
An entry-level Senior Librarian with less than 1 year of experience earns about $83,288. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $83,683. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $84,475. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $86,700, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $88,690.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Senior Librarian | $83,288 |
| Intermediate Level Senior Librarian | $83,683 |
| Senior Level Senior Librarian | $84,475 |
| Specialist Level Senior Librarian | $86,700 |
| Expert Level Senior Librarian | $88,690 |
| Entry Level | 3% |
| Mid Level | 2% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 1% |
| Experienced | 4% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Senior Librarian compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $79,897 in 2023 to approximately $78,541 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Senior Librarian salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $85,662 | 70.8% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $6,553 | 5.4% | ||
| 401K/403B | $3,598 | 3.0% | ||
| Disability | $1,713 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 6.9% | ||
| Pension | $4,626 | 3.8% | ||
| Time Off | $10,543 | 8.7% | ||
| Total Compensation | $121,047 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of Senior Librarian is $85,662. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Senior Librarian is $41; the average weekly pay of Senior Librarian is $1,647; the average monthly pay of Senior Librarian is $7,139.
A Senior Librarian's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Senior Librarian earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Senior Librarian is $107,506.
The highest pay for Senior Librarian is $96,737.
The lowest pay for Senior Librarian is $75,531.
Develops and maintains a collection of books and other materials and provides research and reference support to library users. Researches publications and suggests new sources and offerings for acquisition to enhance the collection. Performs cataloging and creates bibliographies and metadata to classify the library's collection of books, serial publications, documents, audiovisual, and other materials. Designs and delivers research support processes and services to ensure that groups and individuals can access requested materials. Distributes up-to-date information on new acquisitions, library activities, and services. Oversees the selection and maintenance of technology infrastructure and tools used in the library. Requires a master's degree in library science. Typically reports to a manager. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience.
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