How much does a Head Librarian make in Pennsylvania? The average Head Librarian salary in Pennsylvania is $145,500 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $120,900 and $167,000. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Head Librarian Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Head Librarian Salary $98,503 PA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Head Librarian Salary $120,900 PA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Head Librarian Salary $145,500 PA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Head Librarian Salary $167,000 PA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Head Librarian Salary $186,575 PA March 26, 2024
25% $120,900 10% $98,503 90% $186,575 75% $167,000 $145,500 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Head Librarian oversees processes to research, review, identify, and procure new materials to develop the library's collection within the available budget. Directs the strategic planning, staff, and operations for the acquisition, classification, maintenance, licensing, and distribution of print and digital materials to meet the information needs of library users. Being a Head Librarian develops support, service, and technology resources to ensure that groups and individuals can access requested materials. Implements cataloging processes and standards to create bibliographies and metadata to classify the library's collection of books, serial publications, documents, audiovisual, and other materials. In addition, Head Librarian requires a master's degree in library science. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Head Librarian typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Working as a Head Librarian typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Stroudsburg, PA Avg. Salary $147,295 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aaronsburg, PA Avg. Salary $141,322 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abbottstown, PA Avg. Salary $141,904 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abington, PA Avg. Salary $153,706 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ackermanville, PA Avg. Salary $153,123 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acme, PA Avg. Salary $136,077 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acosta, PA Avg. Salary $130,832 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adah, PA Avg. Salary $142,633 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adamsburg, PA Avg. Salary $142,924 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adamstown, PA Avg. Salary $144,964 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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