As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Academic Librarian in Ohio is $71,066, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,367 weekly, or $5,922 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Academic Librarian in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Academic Librarian in Ohio vary widely, spanning from $55,347 to $85,171. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($62,838) and 75th percentile ($78,449), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,171 per year. This $15,611 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Information Sciences, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Ohio Academic Librarian often earn 2.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 71 companies. However, Ohio currently ranks 28 nationwide for Academic Librarian job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Academic Librarian Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Academic Librarian Salary $55,347 OH September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Academic Librarian Salary $62,838 OH September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Academic Librarian Salary $71,066 OH September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Academic Librarian Salary $78,449 OH September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Academic Librarian Salary $85,171 OH September 01, 2026
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A librarian is a person who works professionally in a library, providing access to information and sometimes social or technical programming to users. In addition, librarians provide instruction on information literacy....

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Chillicothe, OH Avg. Salary $74,097 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, OH Avg. Salary $78,916 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Portsmouth, OH Avg. Salary $73,391 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, OH Avg. Salary $75,861 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ada, OH Avg. Salary $75,304 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, OH Avg. Salary $75,177 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Addyston, OH Avg. Salary $78,849 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adelphi, OH Avg. Salary $75,093 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adena, OH Avg. Salary $75,898 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Akron, OH Avg. Salary $77,294 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Academic Librarian

    2 - 4 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Senior Librarian

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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